JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played at Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas in 2010 ... was a first-team all-conference selection ... in 12 appearances was 5-4 with a shutout and a 2.15 ERA ... drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 28th round of 2011 MLB Draft ... also recruited by Cal State Fullerton, Houston, TCU and Virginia.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years at Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas ... had an 11-1 record with a 0.90 ERA and 132 strikeouts ... named a Louisville Slugger All-American ... earned second-team all-state and first-team all-district accolades ... also played football and basketball.
PERSONAL: Majoring in agribusiness ... born June 9, 1992 ... Son of Mark and Robin Nurdin ... has one younger brother, Hunter ... favorite athlete is Cliff Lee ... favorite movie is Full Metal Jacket ... favorite baseball memory was playing in the Connie Mack World Series.
