JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Skagit Valley Community College last season and played for former Warrior Kevin Matthews. He helped the Cardinals win the North Division title with a 19-5 league mark. He saw action in 14 games and pitched 77 innings. Finished with an 8-2 record and one save, along with a 0.94 earned run average.  He struck out 28 and walked 21. Led the team in wins, complete games (7) and shutouts (4). Earned second-team all-league honors.  Signed with Oregon State out of high school but didn’t see any action with the Beavers.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Pleasant Hill High School in Lowell and graduated in 2006. Played soccer for two seasons as a sweeper, and played a year of both football and basketball. He was a kicker, quarterback and safety in football, and a power forward in basketball. Earned four varsity letters in baseball as a catcher, shortstop, third baseman and pitcher. He was captain of the team his final two seasons. He earned all-state honors as a utility player his final two years

PERSONAL: Born September 12, 1987 in Springfield, Ore. Parents are Kerry and Christina. Has two sisters, Quartney and Milika. Goes by the nickname of Poggy. Uncles Trent Flack, Scott Cardwell, and Jeff Cardwell all wrestled at Oregon State. Hobbies include hunting, fishing, and video games. Is majoring in Sports Administration.