Azusa Pacific University Athletics

2016 (junior): One of the Cougars best bullpen options, leading the team with 27 appearances…led the team with eight saves in 33.2 innings pitched…struck out 26 against just nine walks…finished the season with a 2.67 ERA.

2015 (sophomore): Appeared in 20 games out of the bullpen...pitched 14.2...posted 3.07 ERA while recording a 1-1 record...did not allow an earned run through his first 12 appearances

2014 (freshman): Made four relief appearances where he threw 7.1 innings ... Had five strikeout and three walks on the season ... Got the win against Point Loma and Dixie State ... Threw 3.1 innings against Dixie State and struck out one in earning the victory ... Struck out three batters in 1.2 innings of work against UC San Diego

HIGH SCHOOL: Played two seasons of varsity baseball for head coach Dan Henley at Glendora High School in Glendora, Calif. ... Captained the Tartans as a senior in 2013 ... Helped Glendora to a 35-22 record, with a 19-11 record in Baseline League play in his two seasons ... Received second-team all-league honors as a junior ... Named a Scholar-Athlete.

PERSONAL: Born May 21, 1995 to Bill and Deanna Sanford in Glendora, Calif. ... Father, Bill, is a crane operator ... Mother, Deanna, is self-employed ... Has one younger sister ... Majoring in applied exercise science and wants to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy ... Enjoys hiking and hanging out with friends.