2010: Started 15 of the 32 games he played for the Florida Marlins Single-A affiliate Greensboro in the South Atlantic League... All five of his starts that went into the sixth inning and beyond were quality starts...Was teammates with current Goldeyes Wes Long and Justin Bass.
2009: Made his professional debut with the Marlins Short Season-A affiliate Jamestown in the New York/Penn League... Posted a 2.13 ERA as a starter in 11 starts... Didn’t allow an earned run in five of his 11 starts...Had a 1.42 ERA in three appearances out of the bullpen and had one save...Was drafted by the Marlins in the 19th Round (578th overall) in the 2009 MLB amateur draft.