Before: Played both center field and pitched for Davis and Elkins College, located in Elkins, West Virginia, Twice name All-Conference while competing Davis and Elkins. Finished final season at Davis and Elkins with a 1.35 ERA and 5 saves, a new school record. Throws a 90-92 miles per hours fastball. Selected by Lincoln with the first pick at the 2001 Northern League Tyrout Camp.