Previous School: Started on the mound and held a 4-1 record in 50 innings pitched at North Lake College in Irving, Tex...

High School: Earned second-team all-district honors as a pitcher during his senior season at Clear Lake High School in Houston, Tex... Set records for most complete games and tied the record for most no hitters... Helped the 27-4 Falcons to a District Championship and made it to the second round of playoffs... Was a member of the Honor Roll...

Personal: Majoring in business administration... Born May 30, 1989, in Anaheim, Calif... Son of Curt and Cathi Phelps... Both sisters, Christi and Caitlin, played soccer for Northwestern...