Odessa Junior College:
Pitched for the Odessa Junior College Wranglers ... Graduated in 2007 with his associate's degree in general studies.

High School:
Played third base and short stop in addition to pitching for the Permian High School Panthers ... Named All-District 3-5A as a senior and as a junior ... Also named defensive MVP.

Personal:
Son of Birdie Hickey ... Majoring in management ... Has three siblings: Derek (35), Ted (33) and Travis (30) ... Favorite sports team is the Texas Rangers; favorite atheltes are Scott Rolen and Tim Hudson ... Began playing baseball at age 4 ... Personal goal for the upcoming season is to lead the conference in wins and ERA ... Likes listening to Johnny Cash, Incubus and Lynyrd Skynyrd ... Enjoys the movies 300, Old School and Dazed and Confused.