In high school: Had a record of 8-3 with an 0.91 ERA as a junior ... struck out 96 and walked only nine in 69 innings in helping the Seneca Indians to the Big 8 Conference title ... also tied for the team-lead with 23 RBI ... has earned all-conference honors the past two seasons along with an honorable-mention selection as a freshman ... was an all-state and all-area honoree as a junior ... was also a three-year starter for the basketball squad.

Personal: Born September 21, 1989 in Seneca, Mo. ... son of Rick Bennett and Pattie Moore ... Major is chemistry/pre-pharmacy.