Junior College: Went 3-2 with a 3.41 ERA at Los Angeles Pierce Community College in Los Angeles, Calif.

High School: Was an all-league selection at Thousand Oaks High School in Thousand Oaks, Calif. ... Went 10-1 with a 0.98 ERA in 54 innings at TOHS, striking out 83 while only issuing 12 walks ... Helped Thousand Oaks to the California Interscholastic Federation championship in 2003 ... Was an honor scholar athlete all four years of high school, graduating with a 3.8 GPA ... Coached by Rod Stillwell.

Personal: Son of Harvey and Anna Perlitsh ... Has one one younger sister, Audriana ... Enjoys hiking, surfing, movies, off-roading, walks on the beach, gym, rugby, and feeding ducks ... Plans to major in business.