Towson University Athletics

Versatile newcomer who will add depth at the catcher position ... could also be used as a reserve infielder ... hard-nosed player who is a very good defensive player ... has shown some offensive talent.

BACKGROUND: Three-sport standout at Catoctin High School who also played basketball and football ... named first team All-Frederick County catcher as a junior and senior ...  helped the Cougars reach the regional finals as a senior ... named to Tri-State all-star team twice ... batted .483 as a senior, helping the Cougars win the Monocacy Valley League championship ... hit 12 home runs in high school career ... two-way standout at running back and defensive back for Catoctin’s state championship team that posted a 14-0 record in 2009  ... honor roll student four years in a row.

PERSONAL: Has one older sister ... lists sister as the person he admires the most ... career goal is to work for Homeland Security ... hard-core fan of the Baltimore Ravens ... favorite athlete is Terrell Suggs ... favorite video game is NCAA Football 12 ... lists Denzel Washington as his favorite actor ... favorite TV show is “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” ... favorite musician is 50 Cent ... father is a graduate of the University of Maryland ... mother is a Radford graduate who works in Human Resources ... son of Charles and Wanda Routzahn  ... born on August 17, 1993 in Frederick, Md. ... major is Criminal Justice.