Chico State Athletics

Made 26 relief appearances for the Wildcats in 2016, posting six wins and two saves…Posted first victory in his Chico State debut January 30 vs. Menlo College…Was the winning pitcher in Chico State’s CCAA Championship-clinching victory May 14 against Cal State East Bay…Player summer collegiate ball with the Great West League’s Chico Heat…In 12 starts, notched a 7-2 record with a 1.75 ERA and tossed a four-hit shutout August 14 in the deciding game of the GWL Championship Series…Pre-Chico Days: Pitched one season Yuba College in Marysville…Began his college career at Division I University of Pacific…A 2013 graduate of River Valley High School in Yuba City…Named the Falcons’ team Most Valuable Player while earning First Team All-Tri County League, All-Area and league offensive MVP honors…Also lettered in basketball, winning Second Team All-TCL and All-Area honors…Personal: Born February 1, 1995 in Yuba City…Son of Dave and Valerie…Has one older brother, William…Sports hero is Madison Bumgarner…Enjoys playing video games and spending time with his friends and girlfriend…Hopes to someday have his own house and family…Says the best things about Chico are the people and community…Best advice ever received: “The Great Wall of China wasn’t built in one day”…Always eats a Subway sandwich before every game he pitches…Wants to meet Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee…Would own the San Francisco Giants if money were no object…Majoring in exercise physiology…Plans to go on and earn a master’s degree in exercise physiology and physical therapy.