BEFORE SDSU: Was a three-time first-team all-state selection and four-time all-region honoree at Washington High School in Sioux Falls ... posted a 1.30 earned run average in 37.2 innings as a senior, after compiling a 1.10 earned run average and striking out 54 batters during his junior season ... turned in a sub-one ERA during both his freshman and sophomore seasons, including pitching a no-hitter in 2015 ... Honor Roll student