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Large-framed power pitcher who was a major contributor to a national championship run in his American Legion days...An injury shelved him during junior college and he is still recovering...Transfer from Madison (Wis.) Area Technical College...HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2002 from Rochester Century High...Three-year starter for coach Keith Kangas with a 27-2 record in that span...All-section as a junior and all-state as a senior...Academic all-state his senior year...Major force behind an American Legion World Series championship run in 2003 for Rochester Post 92...Was on the mound for the save when Rochester recorded its final out in a 5-2 win over Cherryville, N.C., in the championship game...Made eight appearances in Central Plains Regional and World Series play, finishing with a 2-1 record, four saves, an 0.77 ERA, 17 strikeouts and only two walks in 23 1/3 innings...Picked off three runners as well...Named to the all-Legion World Series team...PERSONAL: Majoring in construction engineering with a minor in business...Enjoys hunting and fishing...Family includes three brothers, Jason, Matt and Adam...Also has a sister, Melissa...Son of Thomas and Debra Badger of Rochester, Minn.