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Erik was a 3 year letterwinner and starter as a pitcher at Shawnee Mission East. He threw 75 innings as a junior with an 8-1 record. He recorded 94 K's during the season and compiled a 1.45 ERA along with a .421 batting average and 24 RBI's. As a senior he threw another 65 innings with 110 strikeouts to just 24 walks. He earned a 6-3 record and a 1.06 ERA. Erik was named 1st team All League and All Johnson County in 2005 and 2006, with 1st team All-State honors in 2006.