| Birth Day | March 2, 1985 |
| Birth Place | California |
| Age | 39 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Known for his slider and propensity for getting the strikeout, he made his MLB debut in 2009 with the Houston Astros.
He attended California Polytechnic State University.
He was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year in 2009.
He was born in Greenbrae, California.
All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez was his teammate on the Astros.
