2008: Appeared in nine games on the mound … Posted a 7.24 ERA over 13.2 innings of work, all out of the bullpen … Issued five walks while striking out 12 … Allowed three doubles and two home runs … Did not earn a decision.

MT. SAC: Pitched first two collegiate seasons for at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut ... Tallied combined 3-4 record in 99.1 innings, striking out 63 ... Earned all-conference honorable mention recognition … Best individual performance was a two-hitter against College of the Canyons ... Biggest thrill was playing catch with Dan Haren of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped three seasons for head coach Tom Quinley at Charter Oak High School in Covina, graduating in 2005 ... All-Miramonte League second-team selection as junior ... Best individual performance was a one-hitter against Bonita ... Biggest thrill was playing in the CIF championship game at Angel Stadium.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 18, 1987 in San Dimas to John and Brenda Contreras ... Majoring in exercise sports science with emphasis in rehabilitation … Plans to pursue master's degree … Has three brothers (Wes, 28, Chris, 19 and Davey, 14) and one sister (Paige, 16) … Enjoys baseball, camping, fishing, skateboarding, snowboarding.