Resides in Virginia Beach, VA...Graduated from Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, VA...Attended Virginia Commonwealth University...originally signed by the Atlanta Braves as a minor-league free agent on May 21, 2012.
2015
Combined to go 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 14 Major League games (one start) for the Braves and Dodgers. ... Limited batters to a .235 average, including a .121 mark against left-handed hitters (4-for-33). ... Struck out nearly a batter per inning, with 23 Ks in 23.1 innings. ... Acquired by the Dodgers on May 27 along with infielder Alberto Callaspo, minor league right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime and left-handed pitcher Eric Stults from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for infielder Juan Uribe and right-handed pitcher Chris Withrow. ... Combined to go 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 14 Major League games (one start) for the Braves and Dodgers. ... Limited batters to a .235 average, including a .121 mark against left-handed hitters (4-for-33). ... Struck out nearly a batter per inning, with 23 Ks in 23.1 innings. ... Acquired by the Dodgers on May 27 along with infielder Alberto Callaspo, minor league right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime and left-handed pitcher Eric Stults from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for infielder Juan Uribe and right-handed pitcher Chris Withrow.
2014
Was listed on his first career Opening Day roster. Made his Major League debut in the seventh inning on Opening Day (3/31) at MIL and allowed one hit in 0.1 IP. Claimed his first career win on 4/27 vs. CIN, when he stranded two IR in the 10th inning. Allowed the first walk (2 BB) of his career in his 10th career game on 5/2 vs. SF. Recalled on 5/10 after being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on 5/4. Made one AAA appearance in that time. Made a combined 13 appearances (four starts) between Gwinnett (Triple-A), GCL Braves and Mississippi (Double-A) and went 0-1 with a 4.30 ERA while fanning 27 over 23.0 innings. Was on Mississippi's disabled list with left shoulder tendinitis from 6/30-7/21.
2013
Split time between the rotation and the bullpen with Double-A Mississippi, going 7-8 with a 2.76 ERA (32 ER/104.1 IP)...Made a career-high 13 starts, compiling a 4-5 record with a 2.88 ERA (22 ER/68.2 IP), striking out 67 batters and surrendering just 47 hits...Recorded one save out of the bullpen to go with a 3-3 record and a 2.41 ERA (10 ER/37.1 IP) in 26 relief appearances...His 123 strikeouts paced Mississippi and ranked fourth among Braves farmhands...Went 2-2 with a 2.29 ERA (9 ER/35.1 IP) in six August starts with a 0.821 WHIP, his lowest of the season.
2012
Began the season with York of the Independent Atlantic League before signing with Atlanta on 5/21...Assigned to Rome where he struck out 58 in 45.2 IP...Went 1-0 with three saves in seven July appearances with a 2.08 ERA (3 ER/13 IP), earning Rome Pitcher of the Month honors.
2011
Went 6-3 with a 2.20 ERA and one save over 37 relief appearances with Winnipeg of the Independent Northern League...He struck out 72 batters over 57.1 innings.
2010
Went 5-1 with a 1.64 ERA and four saves in 34 relief appearances with Winnipeg of the Independent Northern League...He collected 60 strikeouts over 55.0 innings.
2009
Made 11 relief appearances and pitched to a 2.81 ERA with Winnipeg of the Independent Northern League...He notched 16 strikeouts over 16.0 innings pitched.