Personal

Parents are Scott and Cecile ... served an LDS Church mission to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Spanish-speaking) ... is an Eagle Scout ... father ran track for Utah and holds school record for 440-yard dash ... brother ran track for Weber State ... majoring in international finance.

Before BYU

Prepped at Viewmont High where he lettered twice in football and baseball and was all-region in both sports ... was first-team all-state and a 5A all-star in baseball ... coached by Rodger Farnsworth ... recruited by New Mexico, Mesa State, and Southern Utah.

Summary

Played 13 games in the outfield last season.

Other College

Was MVP and an Academic All-American at Salt Lake Community College where he was coached by former Cougar Bill Groves in 1997 ... was second team All-Region 18 in 1998 ... played at the Junior College World Series with Dixie College in 1995 where he was coached by Gordon Jolley.