o 2009: Sat out season due to NCAA transfer rules.

o Pre-New Orleans: Spent two seasons at Southeastern Louisiana...In 2008, made 13 appearances and had a 3.31 ERA – all out of the bullpen...Held opponents to a .230 average and had nine strikeouts in 16.1 innings...As a freshman, went 1-1 with a 4.75 ERA in 14 games (five starts)...First collegiate win came in March 25 start in conference win at Northwestern State (5.1 IP, 3 runs, 4 hits, three K’s).

o High School: Three-year letter winner at Brother Martin High School...Went 3-6 with a 3.23 ERA as a senior and was named to All-Metro team...Had 50 strikeouts in 54.1 innings...Also a three-year letter winner in football.

o Personal: Born June 5, 1988 in New Orleans, La...Son of Don and Donna Velez...Has a younger sister, Amanda...Majoring in general studies.