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.