Experience:

• Played at Fort Mill High School

• 2001 Charlotte Observer Player of the Year and The Herald Co-Player of the Year

• Drafted in the 24th round of the 2001 draft by the Chicago White Sox

• Played 5 seasons in the White Sox organization

• Played one season with the Florida Marlins organization

• Played independent ball with The Edmonton Cracker Cats of the Northern League and the Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League

• Signed with the San Diego Padres on September 17, 2006