Personal

Born in Phoenix, Ariz., ... parents are Rod and Kelly ... member of state champion a capella choir and won the award for best vocal percussionist ... is an Eagle Scout ... played baseball in the summer of 2007 for the Arizona Firebirds and the Arizona Baseball Academy ... majoring in business.

Before BYU

Prepped at Arcadia High in Scottsdale, Ariz., ... drafted in the 33rd round of the 2005 Major League draft by the Colorado Rockies ... named Pitcher of the Year, Player of the Year and made first team all-region ... lettered three years in baseball ... threw a no-hitter as a sophomore and was four walks away from a perfect game ... also lettered in basketball and tennis ... recruited by Arizona State, Tennessee and Bradley.

Other College

Played at Chandler-Gilbert Community College ... came off Tommy John surgery ... listed as a top 10 JC draft prospect for 2007 by Baseball America in it's January Preview ... in 2007 he had a 4-2 record (3-1 in league action) with a 5.12 ERA in 10 games and threw one complete game.