High School: Graduated from Martin County High in Stuart, Florida ... Led the Tigers to a District Championship in 2012 with a record of 26-2 ... Named to the All-Area First Team ... Went 7-0 on the mound with a 1.26 ERA as a senior ... Also hit .327 with six home runs and 15 runs batted in ... Pitched a no-hitter as a sophomore in 2010 ... Finished with a career record of 14-1 on the mound.

Personal: Born Joshua Issac Thorne on September 30, 1993 in Jacksonville, Florida ... Son of Kimberly and Jeff Thorne ... Has one brother; Jacob (16) ... Enjoys fishing and boating.