FMU: First-year player at FMU.....Transfer from Alabama State University, where he played two seasons (2025, 2024).
ASU: In 2025, pitched in 20 games (with 9 starts) and recorded a 6-4 mark with 2 saves and a 4.50 ERA....Fanned 43 batters in 56.0 innings....Threw 7 innings at North Florida on 3/8/25....Opponents batted only .268 against him....In 2024, made 18 appearances, including eight starts....3-3 record with a 6.02 ERA....Had 56 strikeouts against 12 walks....Tossed 55.1 innings, yielding 44 runs, 37 earned, on 65 hits....Threw a season-high seven innings with nine strikeouts against Alabama A&M....Registered career-high eight punch outs against Mississippi Valley State.
PERSONAL:
- Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Graduate of the International Baseball Academy, where he played for coach Luis Castro
- Nicknames are Jefe, Jafety, Him
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Race car driver
How you got your nickname: Zander and his dad
Favorite Fictional Character: Luffy
Favorite Athlete: Nolan Ryan
Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Movie or TV Show: One Piece
Favorite Food: Mofongo
Favorite Vacation Spot: Puerto Rico
Favorite Musical Artist: Bad Bunny
Favorite Thing About FMU: The campus
Favorite Off-Field Activity: Fishing and going to the beach
Goals for Upcoming Season: Get a ring
