Scholastic / Personal:
Played his prep ball at Xavier High School under the direction of Rich Duffell ... Earned three varsity letters for the Knights ... Cy Young award winner as a senior, highlighted by a complete game 12 strikeout performance against the division winner ... Played in the CHSAA All Star Senior Classic ... Named to the 2006 All Bronx / Manhattan Division Team ... Played summer ball for the Richmond County Baseball Club, helping them to the Northeast BCS Championship ... Has one brother Michael (16) ... Is majoring in business administration at Wagner.