High School: Played baseball at Ridgeland High School for head coach Brian Rea ... lettered three seasons at pitcher ... also lettered one season in cross country for head coach Allen Marett.

Personal: Son of Charles and Peggi Rafferty ... has two younger brothers, Andrew (16) and Philip (13) ... born in Indianapolis, Ind. ... majoring in business ... his relative, Don Essig III was a professional on the PGA Tour.