D.J. Cannon was born October 10, 1988, in Mars, PA. He attended Mars Area High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated in 2007, and is now a senior at Seton Hill University, where he is majoring in business with focus in entrepreneurial studies. He stands at 6’4”, 190lbs. His current position is pitcher, and bats and throws right-handed. D.J.’s favorite MLB team is the Pittsburgh Pirates, and his favorite player is Texas Rangers' Nolan Ryan.