High School: Was a do-everything player for coach Robert Grandizio at Shady Side Academy, playing in the outfield and at first base along with pitching for the team... earned four letters and was captain for two seasons... set school records for career and single-season home runs... 2011 WPIAL Pitcher of the Year 2012... WPIAL Player of the Year... led the team to the 2008 WPIAL title.

Personal: Born July 13, 1993... son of David and Heather... has one brother and one sister.