-Graduated from Northeast High School 1992

-Played on the 1991 National Championship team

-Back to Back State Champions in 1991 & 1992

-Selected to Crown All-Star Game and Team Maryland

-1st High School Player to hit a home run at Camden Yards

-Played College Baseball at Anne Arundel CC 1993 & 1994

-Male Athlete of the Year AACC 1994

-Drafted by Atlanta Braves in the 22nd round 1994

-Played two years in the Braves organization