This Spring: As a junior for San Diego State, appeared in 17 games out of the bullpen… Threw 28 innings with an earned-run average of 3.54… Struck out 23 and earned a save.

Career: As a sophomore at San Diego State in 2012, pitched out of the bullpen to earn seven saves… Tied for the conference lead in saves despite transitioning to starting pitcher during the season… Was 3-0 with four saves and a 2.52 earned-run average in conference play, all of which ranked in the top three… As a freshman in 2011, recorded four relief appearances over 5.1 innings… At Carlsbad High School, earned letters for three years in baseball… Named Team Pitcher of the Year twice... Holds career school records for strikeouts and innings pitched as well as the single season record for strikeouts as he struck out 67 batters during his senior season… Named Second Team All-League.

Personal: Majoring in Social Science… Favorite baseball team is the New York Yankees… Favorite baseball player is Robinson Cano… Hobbies include snowboarding and wakeboarding… Son of Lynda and Rick Hepner.