Personal

Parents are Dale (a former BYU halfback) and Karen ... served an LDS Church mission to McAllen, Texas ... married Kris Wright in July, 1999 ... is an Eagle Scout ... brother started as a free safety for Dixie College in 1997 ... sang in the Skyline choir ... played in the NABA league last summer ... majoring in English.

Before BYU

Two-time all-state and all-region pitcher at Skyline High ... team MVP in 1995 ... lettered three times in baseball and football ... struck out 90 batters his senior year ... was all-state as a halfback in football ... coached by Rocky Lambourne (Southern Utah) ... drafted in 1995 by the Toronto Blue Jays ... recruited by Nebraska, Utah and Gonzaga.

Summary

Had three appearances last season for three innings of relief ... had five appearances, including three starts in 1996 for a 1-1 record and a 10.95 ERA ... had a 4-2 victory against Cal-Riverside.