Signed with Penn State University out of high school, then to Rice University. Reached the College World Series twice, winning the National Championship his senior year.  Inducted into Cape Cod Collegiate League Hall of Fame. Drafted in the first round of the 2003 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants. 10 MLB seasons, he retired in 2018 to take a Player Development job with the Toronto Blue Jays. Worked for 3 years as the Toronto Blue Jays Coordinator of Player Development and Rehab Pitching Coordinator. 

Currently President of Top Velocity Pro.