JUNIOR (2007): Had a 4-1 record and 2.53 ERA ... Struck out six over five innings of one-hit pitching to beat Santa Barbara on March 24 and earn his first varsity victory ... Went the distance to beat Hawaii Kamehameha on April 2 ... Struck out six in 4-2/3 innings against El Camino Real on April 9 ... Gave up two hits in a 4-1/2-inning game against Westchester on April 28 ... Scholar-athlete.

SOPHOMORE (2006): Played junior varsity ... Was 9-2 with 1.68 ERA ... Led team with 80 strikeouts in 67 innings ... Made a team-high 14 appearances ... Struck out 10 in five innings to shut out Taft on April 7 ... Had 12 strikeouts in six innings to beat Birmingham on April 24 ... Struck out eight to beat San Fernando, 6-2, in second round of the playoffs ... All-WVL ... Scholar-athlete.

FRESHMAN (2005): Played junior varsity ... Was 2-0 with three saves and a 0.37 ERA ... Struck out 28 in 19 innings ... Scholar-athlete.

PERSONAL: Born May 16, 1990 ... Parents are Steve and Shelley Takeyama ... Favorites include Japanese food, the film "Rudy" and the Los Angeles Dodgers.