As a Junior: Made nine total relief appearances in 2017 ... had a 5.40 earned run average and struck out nine in 6.2 innings pitched ... struck out a season-high two batters in a game on two separate occasions.

Before UCM: Was a two-year starter at Iowa Lakes Community College for head coach Joey Pavlovich.

In high school: Was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for head coach Kevin O'Sullivan at Countryside High School ... earned First Team All-Conference and All-County honors in addition to Honorable Mention All-State accolades as a senior ... earned Second Team All-Conference and All-County awards as a junior ... helped his team to the 2013 7A District Championship ... competed in two different All-Star Games.

Personal: Son of Alan and Cheryl Skantze ... majoring in Exercise Science.