Pacific University Athletics

2011: Made eight appearances and one start on the mound after missing much of the first half of the season due to an appendicitis…Earned only win of the season by allowing one run on four hits in 2.1 innings of relief against Corban on 2/20/11…Earned lone start of the season against Willamette on 4/19/11, allowing one run on three hits in three innings.
 
Centralia CC: Played two seasons at the community college in Centralia, Wash., under Bruce Pocklington (2009) and Rick Skinner (2010)…2010: Finished with a 2-0 record with four saves and 23 strikeouts in 11 innings while working as the team’s closer.
 
High School: Played for Michael Spencer and Eric Stark at Capital High School.
 
Personal: Son of Steve & Patty McGuire…Education major and psychology and disability studies minor…Chose Pacific for the school’s academic background and standing, the small class sizes and the chance to further his baseball career…Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother…Favorite Book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)…Favorite Class In School: Abnormal psychology…Favorite Quote: I get the ball, I throw the ball, then I take a shower (Mariano Rivera)…Career Ambition: School counselor.