University of Nevada Athletics

NEVADA
Will competed for more playing time as a sophomore after appearing in 17 games as a freshman.

2014 (Fr.): Appeared in 17 games with four starts in his rookie season ... Tallied two hits in 19 at bats with a double, two RBI and a run scored ... Defensively, added five putouts and eight assists with a .867 fielding percentage ... Registered a season-high three at bats on three occasions ... Letterwinner.

PRIOR TO NEVADA
High School: Lettered three years at Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, Calif. ... Named 2013 Avocado East League MVP ... Three times named to Avocado East All-League team ... All-CIF in 2013 ... Team won CIF San Diego Section Championship in 2013 ... Had a batting average of .380 with 13 doubles, three home runs, 17 stolen bases and a .500 on-base percentage during his senior season.

PERSONAL
Criminal Justice major ... Son of Jim and Lorraine Nellis ... Likes to golf in his free time ... Chose Nevada over San Jose State and Bowling Green because he wanted to be a part of a new program with head coach Jay Johnson ... Sports hero is Derek Jeter.