Junior College: Played two seasons at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa under coach Terry Ballard... Held a .360 batting average with eight doubles, four triples and four home runs... Had 18 runs batted in during 63 games along with 10 stolen bases... Was a two-year team captain...

High School: Was the team’s Most Valuable Player during his senior year at Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City... Was all-state honorable mention and all-city... Hit .460 with 12 doubles, eight triples and five home runs while driving in 22 runs in 48 games played... Helped the Fighting Irish to four state championship appearances, including a state championship...