Azusa Pacific University Athletics

High School: Was a two-sport athlete at Saddleback Valley Christian in San Juan Capistrano... Was a free safety and wide receiver on the football team... Played four years of varsity baseball as a center fielder and pitcher under head coach Richard Mercado... Was a three-time all-league honoree in baseball... Was the team's Co-MVP as a sophomore and earned the team MVP award as a junior and senior... Also earned first team all-CIF and San Joaquin League MVP as a senior.

Personal: Born on Sept. 17, 1996 to Laguna Beach, Calif. to Brent and Cheri Ward... Is the oldest of three children... Siblings are Nathan and Charis... Uncle, Steve Ward, and father, Brent Ward, both played football at Azusa Pacific... Cousin, Jason Ward, also attended Azusa Pacific... Uncle, Burch Ward, played baseball at Vanguard... Enjoys wake boarding and going to the beach.