ST. JOHN BOSCO HS: Was a four-year letterwinner and an honor roll student for Head Coach Moon Cordero and the Braves at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. • Was a two-time All-Trinity League honoree his junior (.320 batting average and 2.40 ERA) and senior (3.10 batting average and 3.00 ERA) seasons • Pitched, played first base and served as the team's designated hitter • Was the Braves' team captain as a junior and a senior and was also a recipient of the team's Cy Young and most valuable player awards • Was a three-time Scholar Athlete.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 10, 1993, in Redondo Beach, Calif. • Full name is Koby Joe Gauna •Parents are Daniel and Kimberly Gauna •Has a younger sister, Kylee • Major is undeclared • Models his game after Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Jered Weaver • Favorites include: Nolan Ryan (baseball player), Dodger Stadium (stadium), Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi (athlete), Sublime (musical artist), Los Angeles Dodgers (team), "Animal House" (movie) and Will Ferrell (actor).