Q. How long have you played baseball?

A. “I have played since I was 7, I got started because of my neighbor, John Rodriguez who was the coach for the BHS Babe Ruth Team. I didn’t wan to play, I actually cried about playing.”

Q. What was high school ball like for you?

A. “I went to Buchanan High School. My junior year (2011), I went 11-0 that year. We actually were State Champions, National Champions, and Valley [Champions] all in one year. My ERA was at 1.02.”

Q. Who is your idol?

A. “My dad. He’s the man. He kept me out of trouble, always tells me to just stay focused on school and baseball.”

Q. What were your plans after high school?

A.“I always loved the hometown feel, I always wanted to stay local. Fresno State talked me out of high school, but I felt like Fresno City would be a better option because you can leave after 2 years versus staying 4 years at a D1 school.”

Q. What are the plans for the season?

A. ‘Well, we only have 5 balls on the wall and  I want a 6th one. My personal goal is the same, I want that 6th ball and have a lower ERA.”

Q. What are your best memories for college ball?

A. “Last year we were two games away from final four, coming back home and playing for the championship game. But I mean, last year was a strong, great group of guys. But my number one memory was the 14 strikeout game against Taft. Also my complete game that we won against Riverside, that was my first college game.”

Q. What are the plans for after college?

A. “I’ve got a scholarship to Long Beach State, but I have always wanted to be a [Fresno State] Bulldog, so we will have to see. I want to go to the majors, whatever it takes to get to the highest. level of ball. But without baseball I would like to maybe own a business one day.”