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Hometown San Ramon, California
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World championship experience
  • 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Championship

Get to know…
  • Favorite Movie: Star Wars and Rocky Series
  • Favorite Meal: White Rice and Chicken Wings
  • Favorite TV Show: The Office
  • Favorite Professional Sports Team: NY Mets, Knicks, Jets
  • Person you most admire and why: “My dad because he shows me what it means to be dedicated and make things happen through hard work and dedication. He supports me in every way.”
  • What does it mean for you to represent the United States? “It almost seems unreal. I haven’t had a chance to really embrace this reality. I love showing pride for my teams and now I have a chance to play with pride for my country.” 
  • What do you most enjoy about softball? “The speed of the game. The fact that all nine players on the field have to engage to make a play happen, how important each out is, and how much one run can mean.”
  • How did you get started playing softball? “My dad has been playing Men’s Fast Pitch since 2008 and watching him come home and talk about it. He invited me to play in a league at 14-years-old and I’ve loved it ever since.”
  • Did you play any other sports growing up? “Baseball”
  • What is the best piece of advice you ever received? “Every defeat is a learning experience and every accomplishment is an opportunity to improve.”
  • What’s your personal motto? “A mistake is proof that I tried.”

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U.S. Men’s National Team Roster Announced for 2025 WBSC World Cup Finals

USA Softball, March 3, 2025, 2:42 pm

Team USA secures ticket to 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup Finals following 10-0 run-rule over Japan featured image

Team USA secures ticket to 2025 WBSC Men’s World Cup Finals following 10-0 run-rule over Japan

USA Softball, September 21, 2024, 7:26 pm

U.S. Men’s National Team begins preparations in Oklahoma City prior to WBSC Men’s World Cup Group C Event featured image

U.S. Men’s National Team begins preparations in Oklahoma City prior to WBSC Men’s World Cup Group C Event

USA Softball, September 15, 2024, 9:00 am

U.S. Men’s National Team roster announced for 2024 WBSC World Cup Group Stage event featured image

U.S. Men’s National Team roster announced for 2024 WBSC World Cup Group Stage event

USA Softball, July 12, 2024, 1:45 pm

U-23 Men’s National Team Coaching Staff announced for 2024 WBSC Americas Qualifier featured image

U-23 Men’s National Team Coaching Staff announced for 2024 WBSC Americas Qualifier

USA Softball, June 14, 2024, 4:20 pm

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