Monroe University Bronx

2019: Made 11 appearances out of the bullpen ... Earned a pair of saves against Queensborough on April 23 and April 27 ... Finished a team-high six games ... Led the team in earned run average (6.23), and opponent batting average (.209) ... Graduates as the program-leader in ERA, Opp. BA, Ks and SVs.

2018: Made 19 total appearances and two starts on the hill ... Earned the first win in program history on April 28, pitching 4.0 innings of relief ... Picked up his second win against BMCC on May 2, pitching 6.0 innings of relief ... Struck out 52 batters in 44.0 innings pitched ... Pitched a complete-game against Queensborough on April 21

Before Monroe: Attended Metropolitan Soundview High school ... Played four years of baseball ... Member of the National Honors Society and the Honor Roll

Personal: Criminal Justice Major ... son of Ana Payano and William Thomas ... Favorite Athlete is Gilberto Rosario ... Favorite Movie is The Breakfast Club ... Favorite TV Show is American Horror Story... Favorite Musical Artist is J.Cole... Favorite Quote "Hafel, warm up."