California State University, Fullerton

CHINO HS: Was a three-year letterwinner forHead Coach Bob Sheehan and the Cowboys of Chino High School inChino, Calif. • Became the school's career strikeouts leaderas a senior and helped lead the Cowboys to a Mt. Baldy League titleand CIF postseason appearance in 2011 • Was named to theAll-CIF second team as a senior • Was the starting pitcher forthe South team at the 2011 Inland Valley All-Star game at theEpicenter in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

PERSONAL: Born on Mar. 23, 1993, in Whittier,Calif. • Full name is Alec Orlando Cordova • Parents areDan and Stacey Cordova • Has an older sister, Alanna, and ayounger sister, Alyssa • Major is undeclared • Likes toeat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before every start •Favorites include: Clayton Kershaw (baseball player), DodgerStadium (stadium), Pete Rose (athlete), Los Angeles Dodgers (team),and Buca di Beppo (restaurant).