High School: Prepped at Grand Rapids Christian High School...Played for Brent Gates...Named first-team all-conference and all-district...Finished junior season with a 7-2 record, a 1.26 ERA and 95 strikeouts...Compiled a 4-0 record as a sophomore with a 0.98 ERA and 40 strikeouts...Also participated in football.

Personal: Son of Robert and Susan Schepel...Enjoys playing sports and listening to music.