2005: Made 10 starts and pitched in 15 games in his first collegiate season ... Threw 52.1 innings, which ranked fourth on the team ... Started each of his first six outings ... In debut, went 4.2 innings allowing only one run to earn the win over Air Force ... Pitched 7.0 innings without giving up an earned run against UNC-Wilmington ... Followed with a win over Tennessee-Martin, after throwing 8.1 innings and giving up two runs while striking out a season-high eight batters.

High School: Prepped at Benton High School under coach Mark Balisterri … Earned all-state honors after his senior campaign … Helped lead team to State finals during junior season … Also lettered in basketball.