Chico State Athletics

Transfer from Los Angeles Valley College in Van Nuys…Pre-Chico Days: Played two years for the Monarchs…Earned First Team All-Western State Conference honors in 2011…Also named the team’s offensive player of the year…Member of the 2010 WSC South Division championship team...A 2009 graduate of Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, WA…Earned three letters in baseball…Helped lead the Kangaroos to the King County 4A championship as a senior…First Team All-King County in 2009…Personal: Born 12/22/90 in Burbank…Son of Dori Hanson and Eski Viltz…Has one younger sister, Sienna…Sports hero is NFL star Tom Brady…Biggest sports thrill is hitting for the cycle…Enjoys traveling, exercise, and spending time with friends and family…Would someday like to visit each continent…Admits to receiving an “A” in advanced pottery during his senior year of high school…Communication/Public affairs major.