Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2013: Redshirted.

2012: The Eagles’ closer in 2012, he went 5-2 with a 3.90 ERA...collected five saves in 32.1 innings...made 22 appearances with one start...pitched 5.2 innings against SCAD Savannah (Mar. 3) en route to a victory, only allowing two unearned runs on two hits...succesfully converted a save opportunity against Auburn Montgomery (May 11) in the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round.

At Tacoma CC: Started 12 games for the Titans in 2011...posted an ERA of 1.87 and a 5-2 record...tossed 57.2 innings with 33 strikeouts and a 0.99 WHIP.

Prep: 2009 graduate of Cascade Christian High School...three-sport athlete for the Cougars...spent four seasons under coaches Paul Sopak, Brian Lidyard and Luke Absher on the basebal diamond...threw 134.1 innings with a school and league record 196 strikeouts while surrendering just 72 hits...first team All-State pitcher during his senior campaign...named team MVP and captain in both his junior and senior seasons...helped lead his football team to a second-place showing in the Washington State Championships in 2009 and second place finish in 2008...named to the first team All-League roster as a linebacker in 2009...defensive team captain as a senior...named the Defensive Player of the Year in basketball in his final season of high school competition.

Personal: Born in Auburn, Wash. on Nov. 1, 1990...son of Lori and Brian Lidyard...majoring in Business Administration...brother DJ Lidyard was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2006 and played one season in their organization for the West Virginia Power...took four school mission trips to the Dream Center in Las Vegas from 2006-09.