Previous School: Played freshman season at Michigan State … Posted fourth lowest ERA on team … Appeared in 19 games and posted a 1-1 record.

High School: Earned three varsity letters at Mundelein High School … Set school records with 15 home runs and 66 RBI while hitting .495 to earn all-state honors at third base after his junior season … Honorable mention all-state pitcher after his senior campaign … 2002 Pioneer Press Player of the Year … Received numerous all-county, all-area, and all-city accolades.