2005-06: Attended Eastern Arizona College. Was 4-7 with a 4.07 ERA in 67 innings. Tallied 62 strikeouts and walked 14. High School: Graduated from Anghel Saligny High School in 2003. Academic: Business Administration major. Personal: Son of Valentin and Silvia...Brother to Anca (26) and Andrei (19)...Enjoys listening to music, playing ping pong, and I-Club. Worked at Saint John's Ice Plant last summer.