Junior College: Played two seasons at Cisco Junior College under head coach David White ... hit .360 with four home runs, 23 RBI and slugged .547 in 2007 for CJC.

High School: Lettered three seasons for head coach Rodney Gardner at Andrews High School ... named district Newcomer of the Year in 2003 ... earned all-district and all-area honors in 2004 and 2005 ... batted .390 with 13 home runs and 96 RBI in high school career ... lists his best game when he threw a shutout adn went 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run.

Personal: Son of Doug and Jan Kello ... brother, Lamar, played baseball at Howard Payne ... brother, Scott, played quarterback at Sul Ross State University.