Redshirted in 2008:

Prior to GVSU:
Earned second team all-america plaudits, all-region and all-conference honors after posting a 10-1 record with a 2.89 ERA...Led Joliet to NJCAA World Series...Yielded 24 earned runs and struck out 57 in 74.2 innings.

High School:
Prepped at Seneca High School under head coach Kirk Houchin...Turned in an 11-3 record with 100 strikeouts and a 2.04 ERA in 88 innings pitched...Earned all-conference, all-area and ACE Award as a senior.

Personal:
Born in Morris, Ill...Son of Duane and Laura Cade...Enjoys golfing and fishing.