Pepperdine University Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School, located in Torrance, Calif., in 2025 ... Graduated with the second-most single-season strikeouts in program history (131) ... Pitched two no-hitters ... Led the CIF Southern Section and ranked fifth in the state in strikeouts as a senior ... Was a First Team All-State (small schools), First Team All-CIF Southern Section and a First Team All-Camino Real League selection as a senior ... Was the Camino Real League Pitcher of the Year as a senior ... Earned First Team All-Del Ray League honors as a junior ... Named the team's Cy Young Award Winner as a sophomore ... Helped Bishop Montgomery win the Camino Real League title in 2023 ... Was the defensive player of the year as a freshman ... Was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Plans on majoring in business administration ... Son of Greg and Paige Howe ... Has two siblings, Harrison and Barron ... Chose Pepperdine because of "the Christ-centered community, strong academics and the welcoming atmosphere that made me feel truly wanted. The moment I stepped on campus and met the coaches, I felt their genuine belief in me. I know this is a place where I can grow on and off the field."

FAVORITES: Enjoys playing pickleball outside of playing baseball ... Favorites include Paul Skenes (pro baseball player), Tom Brady (pro athlete), the Boston Red Sox (pro baseball team), the New England Patriots (pro sports team), Relentless (book), Scarface (movie), You (TV series), Riley Green (music artist) and golf (sport besides baseball).