FALL 2005
Played in all five games of the 2005 Fall World Series ... made three appearances on the mound in the FWS ... recorded two outs in relief in game one ... had a hit and drove in a run in the second game of the Fall World Series ... pitched the ninth inning of game three ... was 2-for-4 with an RBI in game four ... also pitched the final two innings of the fourth game, allowing no runs on just one hit.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a three-time all-conference selection for Mount Carmel High School in Chicago ... hit .490 with eight home runs and 55 RBI as a senior ... finished his career at Mount Carmel High with a .480 batting average, 16 homers and 150 RBI ... also recorded 25 career saves (11 as a senior) ... had a 2.25 ERA in his four years at MCHS and struck out 78 batters ... helped Mount Carmel to three-straight conference championships ... advanced to the state championship game as a senior ... named to the Honor Roll all four years.
PERSONAL
Born July 27, 1987 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of David Cales and Mary Weiss ... mother is a salesperson for the Chicago White Sox ... has not declared a major.