Previous College: Attended San Diego Mesa College for two years ... Averaged .315 batting and went 3-1 on the mound his freshman season ... Started his sophomore season in the pen, but quickly moved into a starting role gaining six starts to finish the season ... Finished conference play with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 5.12.

High School: Attended Ayala High School in Chino Hills, Calif. ... Member of the All Sierra League Team.

Personal: Son of Bruce and Pam Ginter ... Has four siblings: Hillary, Kimmy, Jeff, and Jimmy ... He is majoring in mass communications.