High School: Earned three varsity letters in baseball, playing several positions in the infield... In 2010 was an All-State Second Team selection at shortstop... Also named to the 2010 Hawai'i State Division I All-Tournament Team, as well as the All-Conference Second-Team... Named to the 2007 (13-15) Babe Ruth World Series All-Defense Team and the 2005 (12U) Cal Ripken World Series All-Defense Team... Punahou has claimed the Division I state baseball state championship title seven consecutive years..

Personal: Is one of two sons of Ed and Jeanne Yamane with a brother, Michael... Born Nov. 3 in Honolulu... Hopes to major in business.