My story has always driven me to give back to the game of baseball and to help athletes who find themselves in situations similar to the ones I once faced.

I was never the biggest player on the field. In fact, for most of my career, I was physically underdeveloped and often one of the smallest players on my team. That reality brought constant frustration and fear. My greatest fear was simple: not making the team—or not playing at all.

Still, my passion to improve never faded. It pushed me to work harder, train longer, and believe that development was possible. That work eventually earned me an opportunity at Indian Hills Community College, a Division I NJCAA program. I was thrilled to begin my college baseball career there. However, after a few months, the excitement turned into uncertainty. The program didn’t feel like the right fit, and I made the difficult decision to return home to pursue another opportunity.

That decision changed everything.

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Davenport University – NAIA

In 2015, I received a scholarship offer from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During my visit, my arm was finally healthy again, and I was consistently throwing 88 MPH. I felt ready—not just to pitch, but to compete.

At least, that’s what I thought.

When the 2015 season ended, I had thrown just five innings. Once again, I was frustrated and confused. But this time, instead of questioning whether I belonged, I committed myself to development. I knew if I wanted more opportunities, I had to grow in every aspect of my game—physically, mentally, and technically.

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Utica Brewers – Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League

That summer, I signed with the Utica Brewers in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, one of the premier summer leagues in the country. Summer leagues aren’t just about winning championships—they’re about player development.

I had converted to pitching during my freshman year of college and had limited experience on the mound. That inexperience showed during the previous season. In Utica, my goal was simple: get innings, learn the craft, and refine my pitches.

That summer changed my trajectory. My fastball climbed to 90 MPH consistently, and I developed a reliable curveball. More importantly, I gained confidence through performance. I threw 24 innings, recorded 42 strikeouts, and finished ranked #1 in the league in strikeouts per nine innings (15.8 K/9).

For the first time, I felt real success as a pitcher.

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Davenport University – Breakthrough Season

The 2016 season was a turning point. I earned a conference starter role alongside future professional pitchers Grant Wolfram and Andrew Click.

It became a historic year for our program. Grant, Jonathon Cheshire, and I all broke Davenport’s single-season strikeout record—by a wide margin. I finished the season 7–2 with a 2.56 ERA over 70.1 innings and 85 strikeouts, earning WHAC All-Conference honors.

With success came opportunity. That opportunity was the Northwoods League, widely regarded as one of the top summer collegiate leagues in the country.

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Northwoods League – Major League Dreams

In 2016, I signed with the Battle Creek Bombers. For the first time, I competed alongside players from some of the biggest college programs in the nation.

I entered the summer confident, having already thrown over 70 innings that spring. My fastball now sat consistently between 90–92 MPH, and my command had improved significantly.

As a reliever, I posted a 5–2 record with a 2.43 ERA in 37 innings. I was selected to participate in the Northwoods League Major League Dreams Showcase alongside teammates Cody Puckett and Daniel Jipping. Being handpicked by MLB scouts was a defining moment.

One of the biggest factors in my accelerated development that summer was the environment. I was surrounded by high-level players, each with different strengths and backgrounds. We learned from one another daily. In total, 16 players from that Bombers team went on to play professional baseball.

Iron sharpens iron.

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Kokomo Jackrabbits – Prospect League

One of my favorite chapters came with the Kokomo Jackrabbits in the Prospect League. I joined midway through the season as a starter, reuniting with my Davenport teammate Jacob Buchberger.

I quickly became a key part of the rotation, finishing 3–0 with a 1.65 ERA across four starts (27.1 innings). That stretch of performance ultimately opened the door to professional baseball.

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Milwaukee Milkmen – Professional Baseball

In 2019, I signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Professional Baseball. I was granted a three-year P1 work visa and officially became a professional baseball player.

On May 17, 2019, I pitched—and won—my first professional game in front of more than 8,000 fans.

That year, I was one of just 132 Canadian players competing in professional baseball.

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Why This Story Matters

My journey wasn’t defined by being the most talented or physically gifted. It was defined by development, resilience, and an unwillingness to quit.

I know what it feels like to be overlooked.
I know what it feels like to doubt yourself.
And I know what it takes to grow through it.

That’s why I feel called to give back to the game—to help young athletes understand that development isn’t linear, setbacks aren’t permanent, and growth is always possible for those willing to work for it.

Baseball gave me opportunity.
Now, I want to help create it for others.

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