2015 (Redshirt Freshman): Made four appearances in his first active season, tossing 4 1/3 innings … Allowed eight hits and three runs, all of which were earned for a 6.23 ERA in 17 at-bats … Made his first collegiate appearance against Winona State (2/7), pitching one inning with one hit. 

2014 (Freshman): Redshirt season.

High School: Strong two-sport letterman in baseball and football for head coach Jason Fox, earning numerous honors in each … As a freshman, earned Newcomer of the Year and an All-Area selection for baseball and was named Pitcher of the Year and All-Area as a sophomore … As a junior, named All-District MVP … Named Marion High School MVP for both football and baseball as a senior as well as Marion High School Most Valuable Bulldog … Helped his team to three District championships and advanced to the Regional Finals as a senior … On the football field, named Newcomer of the Year as a freshman and was Defensive Captain for two seasons … Named Defensive MVP as a junior and senior and named Padilla All-State … Named Most Athletic all four years of high school … Was a member of the honor roll.
 
Personal: Parents are Victor and Dawn … Has two sisters, Brittney and Haylynn … Cousin Toby Nivens played for the California Angels and the Minnesota Twins and cousin Amber Garza plays softball for Texas A&M … Majoring in engineering … Born in San Marcos, Texas.