2011: Appeared in 17 games for the Bears, starting in seven with a 4-5 record as a true freshman... Was fourth on the team with 44.1 innings thrown and he struck out 32... Opponents hit .297 against him for an ERA of 6.90.

High School: Two year letterman for the Spartans of Greeley West and head coach Brian Holmes… Honor roll member from 2008-10 … Helped Greeley West to the state final four in 2010, while racking up 83 strikeouts in 70 innings for the Spartans … Garnered  all-conference and all-state honorable mention honors in 2010 … Was named a team-captain for the Spartans during his senior campaign … Played summer ball with the Slammers.

Personal: The older brother to two siblings … Son of Erik and Rachel Hammer … Born August 11, 1991 in Greeley … Major undecided.