Before Iowa – played at Triton Junior College, where he posted a 2.47 ERA in 47 1/3 innings, striking out 27 while walking 22… allowed just five extra base hits on the year.
High School – all-Chicago Catholic League and Coaches Association All-State team as a senior at Brother Rice High School… posted a 2.15 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 42 1/3 innings during senior season.
Personal – born 12/17/83… Sociology major.