High School: Graduate of Newnan High School in Newnan, GA...was a 3 year letterman at Newnan HS under coach Kenny Morris...Team made it to the Elite 8 in 2008 and 2009...Led team to 20 wins in 08, 09, and 2010...Pitched, played 2B and shortstop at Newnan HS.

Personal: Son of Craig and Donna Pica...Favorite professional athlete is Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies...Favorite food is sushi...Likes to play basketball in his spare time...His favorite movie is The Beach...Most memorable sports moment was throwing a no hitter in high school.