PRIOR TO COLLEGE: Graduated in 2024 from Torrey Pines High School where he won four varsity letters for head coach Chris Possemato… Garnered all-CIF San Diego Section accolades as a senior after posting a 9-4 record with a 1.45 ERA in 15 appearances, according to MaxPreps… Struck out 94 batters against 14 walks in 92 innings, propelling the Falcons to the San Diego Section Open Division championship and a spot in the CIF SoCal playoffs… Pitched a four-hit shutout in Torrey Pines’ 3-0 victory over Rancho Bernardo in the San Diego Section elimination game… Also hit .304 at the plate that season, contributing one homer, three doubles and 11 RBIs in 34 games… Additionally swiped nine bases and scored 20 runs… Finished his prep career with a 13-7 record in 45 games pitched with a 1.31 ERA and 200 strikeouts against 29 walks in 187.1 innings… Also hit .294 with five homers, 10 doubles, 33 RBIs and 46 runs scored in his four years at Torrey Pines… Received preseason All-America honorable mention for the California region by Perfect Game prior to the 2024 campaign after meriting the same distinction as an underclassman in 2022 and 2023… Was also considered a top 1000 recruit nationally by Perfect Game… Played for two club programs, the SoCal Redbirds and San Diego Show… Earned all-tournament honors at four events sponsored by Perfect Game, including the 2020 WWBA Freshman World Championship with the San Diego Show in southwest Florida… Also played three years of football as a wide receiver and defensive back at Torrey Pines High, garnering first team all-Avocado League accolades on defense as a senior after posting 22 tackles (9 solo), five passes defended, two interceptions, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery, according to MaxPreps… Also averaged 21.8 yards on 17 receptions for three touchdowns on offense that season... Scored three touchdowns on offense as a junior in 2022 (1 rush, 2 rec.) while adding a pick-six on defense… Drew interest from UCLA during the recruiting process.
PERSONAL: Born in Encinitas, California… Parents are Paul and Adela Rodgers… Lists Stephen Curry as his favorite athlete… Enjoys surfing and playing the guitar… Plans to major in business at San Diego State.