Prior to Belmont: Played at Naperville Central High School under Head Coach Bill Seiple … Helped Naperville to State Title in 2010 … Earned all-conference honors three times and was all-area in 2010 and 2011 … As a senior Ludwig was named All-State, Naperville Central Athlete of the Year, and Louisville Slugger All-America … Had record of 26-3 on the mound during three years at Naperville Central … Also played football, earning academic all-conference honors for 2010-11.

Personal: Born Daniel Lewis Ludwig on October 11, 1992 … Son of Lewis and Karen Ludwig … Has five siblings; Emily, Katie, David, Kelly, and Kristen … Aspires to be a lawyer.