6-3 • 175 • Junior • RHP • B:R T:R
Cairo, Ga. • Andrew College

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Pitched for two seasons at Andrew College in Cuthbert, Ga. ... Was the No. 1 starter for the Tigers both seasons ... Went 4-6 with a 2.29 ERA as a freshman with 38 strikeouts and 16 walks in 51 innings ... 4-5 with a 4.25 ERA as a sophomore, notching 53 strikeouts and allowing just 17 walks in 55 innings pitched.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter for Cairo HS in Cairo, Ga. ... Earned All-Area and honorable mention All-Region honors.

PERSONAL: Born Max Brian Allen on September 15, 1979, in Thomasville, Ga. ... Hometown is Cairo, Ga. ... Son of Max and Susie Allen ... Majoring in civil engineering ... Enjoys fishing, hunting and skiing ... Nolan Ryan is a favorite sports personality.