College: Pitched one season at the College of the Canyons in Canyon Country, Calif. ... Was the team's top reliever in 2010, making 16 appearances and logging 39-2/3 innings pitched ... Went 4-2 with a 4.31 ERA, striking out 31 batters in 39.2 innings.

At CSU-Pueblo: Played for one season as a quarterback for the CSU-Pueblo football team in 2008 ... Started two games, going 23-for-47 for 204 yards.

High School: Was a junior when Canyon High School in Canyon Country, Cali. beat the number one team in the nation, Concord De La Salle, to grab the 2006 Division 1 California State Championship ... Was second-team Foothill League select for senior season ... Finished his career with 1,811 total yards and a completion rating of 60 percent ... Also was a pitcher for the Cowboys ... Graduated with a 3.4 GPA.

Personal: Son of Carol and Jim Gavin ... Has three brothers: Cody, Blake and Wyatt ... Plans to major in biology.