Chico State Athletics

Pitched in 19 games last season, notching a 2-2 record and striking out 35 in just 27.2 innings of work…Earned first victory as a Wildcat March 6 versus Cal Poly Pomona…Struck out season-high seven batters Apr. 1 against Sonoma State…In his Chico State debut, combined with three other pitchers to shut out Cal State East Bay Feb. 12…Pre-Chico Days: Played two years at Pleasanton’s Diablo Valley College…Was part of the 2009 Super Regional champion Vikings team that ultimately finished third in the state finals…Graduated from Danville High School in 2006…Earned two letters in both baseball and football for the Wolves…Won First Team All-East Bay honors in football as a senior…Personal: Born 3/3/88 in Cincinnati, Ohio…Son of Tom and Chris…Has an older sister, Jen…Sports hero is Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan…Biggest sports thrill was winning the 2004 Northern California Section football championship…Enjoys movies, video games and the outdoors…Wants to someday fly a fighter plane…Claims to avoid touching the foul line or outfield field when playing…Would like to meet singer Carrie Underwood…If money were no object, would buy the Iron Man suit…Business information systems major.