SIERRA COLLEGE: Played his freshman and sophomore seasons under head coach Rob Wilson at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif. ... The Wolverines went a combined 48-36 in his two seasons, and helped the team to the final four of the CCCBCA tournament.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for head coach Jason Tenner, and baseball under head coaches Dave White and Eric January at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, Calif. ... Was a three-year letter winner in baseball, captaining the Bruins as a junior and senior... Earned All-SVC and All-Metro honors as a junior and senior, while helping Ponderosa to a pair of league championships... Was a member of the Bruins' CIF championship team as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born May 26, 1991 to Steve and Terrie Friederich in Sacramento, Calif. ... Father, Steve, is a mechanic... Mother, Terrie, is a fitness manager... Has one older sister, Stephanie... Majoring in physical education, and plans on being a teacher and a coach after graduation... Enjoys fishing and being outdoors.