Came to UNM lightly recruited out of La Cueva HS with no guarantee of a scholarship
One of three finalists for the 2012 Johnny Bench Award, which is given each year to the best catcher in college baseball, and honored by four All-America teams: Collegiate Baseball second team, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association third team, Baseball America third team, and CollegeBaseballInsider.com honorable mention
Set career highs in 12 offensive categories in 2012 on his way to being named the Mountain West Co-Player of the Year
Started 122 straight games and helped lead the Lobos to the NCAA Tournament three straight years (2010-12)
Donated countless hours to community service, including Power Pals summer baseball camps and Toys for Tots
Academic All-Mountain West honors all three years and plans to finish his degree in physical therapy