I was born and raised in Litchfield, Minnesota, where my family still lives today. I ran cross-country, played basketball, and played baseball in high school, along with being on the student council, in choir, and in National Honor Society. I went to the University of Northwestern- St. Paul for my first three years of college, playing basketball and baseball there. I decided to transfer to Kansas State for my fourth year and fifth of college to play baseball. I got married this last summer, and live in Manhattan with my wife. I hope to get drafted this year, and eventually be a MLB pitcher, or a coach.