Prior to ETSU: Led Santa Rosa to California JUCO state title in 2005 with a team-high 10 wins… struck out 59 and walked just 19 while compiling a 2.80 ERA.

High School: Four-year letter-winner in baseball… All-League and All-Empire as a junior and senior… Team MVP as a senior.

Personal: Born on January 13, 1985… majoring in parks and recreation… son of Tom and Linda Lombardi.