A Sophomore from Fort Wayne, IN ... 1997 College Season: Threw perfect inning of relief vs. Valpariso (3/19) ... struck out four in 6.1 innings in start at Notre Dame (4/15) ... picked up first victory of season with six strong innings against IUPUI (5/12), striking out four ... A 13th round selection by the New York Yankees in the 1996 amateur draft ... named a first team all-state as a senior in high school ... Personal: son of Steve and Sue Helmer ... majoring in history ... Favorites: Food (Spaghetti) ... Movie (Caddyshack) ... Music (Rap) ... Hobby (Listening to Music) ... Athlete (Anfernee Hardaway) ... Actor (Robert DeNiro) ... Actress (Helen Hunt) ... Subject (Spanish) ... Pro Team (N.Y. Yankees) ... Musical Group (Bone Thugs) ... TV Show (South Park) ... Car Chevrolet Impala) ... Nickname (6' 8").