Being counted on to pitch a couple of innings every day in the weekend series

2006: went 6-4 with a 5.15 ERA...started 14 games for the Cowboys...threw three complete games on the season, including a shutout at Baylor...became first person to shut out Baylor since the 2003 season...surrendered only nine walks in 73.1 innings while striking out 33...named Southland Conference player of week...struckout seven batters in six innings in victory over Siena

Pre-McNeese: played one season at Texas-Pan American (2004 season)...pitched 10.2 innings but did not have a decision....prepped at Magnolia High School where he earned all-district and all-county honors...in senior season posted an 8-3 record along with a 1.45 ERA...pitched a perfect game...had 93 strikeouts and also batted .385

Personal: birthdate 12/6/83...was born in Lake Charles....parents are John and Deborah...General Studies