Prior to GVSU
Spent one year at Wabash Valley College...Hit .328 and notched a .981 fielding percentage.

High School
Prepped at Stevenson High School under head coach Joe Emanuele...Team captured 2005 Michigan High School Athletic Association State Championship...Earned second team all-state honors...Also earned all-league honors.

Personal
Born in Sterling Heights, Mich....Son of Jim and Sue Tharrett...Enjoys hunting, fishing and golf.