Personal
Born in Landstuhl, Germany ... parents are Charles and Maria ... recovered from a serious auto accident after his junior year in high school.
Before BYU
Prepped at Kauai High where he was coached by Henry Ibia, Jr., ... was MVP of his team in 2003 ... two-time Kauai Interscholastic Federation All-Star ...was KIF League MVP and Pitcher of the Year for 2003 ... first-team all-state in 2003 as a utility player ... played in the Sugar Mill Classic (Hawai`i all-star game) in 2004 ... honorable mention all-state in 2002 as an outfielder ... led KIF League in scoring for basketball in 2003 ... lettered three times in basketball and twice in cross country ... ran the 60-yard dash in 6.64.