University of South Carolina Upstate

High School: A four-time letterwinner at Marietta High School, playing both pitcher and shortstop ... Earned his team''s pitching award three times ... Posted a 1.70 ERA and struck out 70 as a senior and earned the team''s MVP award... Finished his junior season with a 6-4 record and a 1.82 ERA ... Played with the East Cobb Braves, one of the best club showcase teams in the nation ... Named the MVP of the East Cobb organization in 2008 and helped his team win the Under-18 World Wood Bat Association National Championship in 2009... Started the championship game for the Braves ... Also active with the Blue-Grey Classic Showcase.

Personal: Born on June 18, 1991 in Fairfax, Va. ... Son of Gene and Cathie Newell ... Has an older brother, Kyle ... A business administration major ... Enjoys sports movies, country music and ESPN ... Favorite food is hamburger ... Favorite baseball player is John Smoltz ... Admires his father ... Dream job is to play professional baseball.