Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2014 at University of Tennessee: Made six appearances for the Vols, going 0-0 with a 6.00 ERA through 6.0 innings of work.

2013 at College of San Mateo: 2.24 ERA with 55 strikeouts in 80.1 innings of work...named First Team All-Coast Conference in 2012.

2012 at Cal State Monterey Bay: Posted a 6.57 ERA in 24.2 innings with 15 strikeouts.

PREP: 2011 graduate of Burlingame High School...played for coaches Rich Schiutto and Shawn Scott...Pitcher of the Year in 2011 along with first team All-County honors...helped lead his team to the 2010 Peninsula League abd Central Coast Section titles...earned first team All-League and first team All-County in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born in San Mateo, Calif. on Feb. 17, 1993...son of Michael and Kimberly Grotz...majoring in Business Administration...volunteered for Relay for Life, Special Olympics and as a youth tutor.