Chico State Athletics

Fourth year in the Wildcat program…In his first season as a full-time pitcher, went 1-0 in 2010 with a 3.86 ERA in 25 relief appearances…First career Wildcat win came against UC San Diego Feb. 14…Played in 12 games as an outfielder as a freshman, then split time between pitcher and position player in 2009…Pre-Chico Days: Graduated from Saratoga High School in 2006…Lettered in baseball, basketball and football for the Falcons…Named 2006 Saratoga High Athlete of the Year…Team MVP in baseball and football his senior year…Personal: Born 11/22/87 in San Jose…Son of Stephen and Shelley…Has one older brother, Ryan…Sports hero is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady…Biggest sports thrill was coming back from 10 runs down to beat Cal State San Bernardino in the CCAA Conference Tournament…Enjoys riding horses and family activities…Says the best things about Chico are the “beautiful campus and friendly people”…Claims to love hunting…Always double knots his cleat laces before a game…Would like to meet Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson…If money were no object, would travel the world…Business administration major.