Personal

Born in Larimer, Colo., ... parents are Michael and Jamie ... he is an Eagle Scout ... favorite part of the game is breaking up double plays ... has a mission call to Long Beach, Calif.

Before BYU

Prepped at Governor Thomas Johnson High, where he was coached by Jim Foit, Jr., ... team won the state 4-A title ... all-state 2002 ... two-time All-Central Maryland Conference ... selected as Player of the Year in Central and Western Maryland by the Frederick News Post ... he batted .478 and set a school record with 44 hits ... selected to the Crown All-Star Game at Camden Yard ... played on the Maryland Orioles, who won the 2000 NABF World Championship and won the Metro League championship from 1999 to 2001.