Selected by Anaheim Angels in 10th round of the 2004 draft out of Santa Margarita Catholic High School (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA). Batted .201 with 52 hits, 2 HRs, and 17 RBIs in 88 games for Anaheim farm clubs The Arizona League Angels (2004) and The Orem Owlz (2006), and Baltimore farm club The Aberdeen IronBirds (2007).