High School/Other: Was a pitcher and catcher ... hit .571 and had a 5-0 pitching record in freshman baseball to help the team go 12-1 ... played for the New Lenox Rebels in summer ball ... the team had a four-year record of 71-10 during his high school years and won a conference title in 2005 ... made the honor roll in six of eight semesters.

Personal: Son of James and Barbara Poradyla ... forensic criminal investigation major.