At LaPorte High School:
• Earned four varsity letters for Head Coach Ricky Torres.
• Tabbed with District MVP honors as a freshman.
• A four-time all-district performer.
• Racked up 467 career strikeouts in his four years.
• Also earned all-state honors three straight years.
• Was an all-Greater Houston performer each of his four years in high school.

Personal:
• Parents are Chris and Kenna.
• Has a younger sister, Katy.
• Nickname is "Boogie."