Pitched 37 innings before a season ending injury as afreshman. Held opposing batters to a .240 batting average and had20 strikeouts. Also, for pitchers with with more than 10innings of work, led the team with a 2.92 ERA.
Maranatha High School
Graduated from Maranatha High School in 2009 after playing 3varsity seasons for the Minutemen. Led the Minutemen to twoCIF Division 5 championship appearances and the first CIFchampionship in over 15 years. Was voted 2nd team and 1stteam all-Delphic league his sophomore and junior years,respectively while also making 2nd team all-CIF his junior year. After sporting an 11-1 record with 111 strikeouts and a 1.24ERA his senior year, was voted team MVP, 1st team all-Alpha league,1st team all-CIF, 1st team all San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena StarNews), and represented the West San Gabriel Valley in the annualSan Gabriel Valley Senior all star game. Also, was a ScholarAthlete all three years on the Varsity squad.
Personal
Cory James Popham was born June 13, 1991 in Northridge, CA. He is the oldest child of Mitchell and Laurie Popham. He has two younger brothers, Nick, 17, and Casey, 8. Cory has not yet delcared his major.
Favorites
Movie: For the Love of the Game, The Greatest Game EverPlayed, Marmaduke
Music: Eminem, B.O.B., Taylor Fry
Food: Shogun, Chipotle, Five Guys
TV Show: Sportscenter, Suite Life on Deck, Entourage
Quote: "I delta nu it!"
Hobbies: Ping pong, whiffle ball, watching movies
