Prior to FIU: Completed his high school career under coach Richard Bielski as a first-team All-State and first-team All-Miami-Dade County selection…played on two state champions (2002, 2001)…as a senior, batted .407 with 30 RBI and four home runs on his way to playoff MVP honors…also named playoff MVP as a junior, hitting .360 with 31 RBI and four home runs…hit .355 with 30 RBI and three home runs as a sophomore, earning Offensive Player of the Year honors.

Personal: Hobbies include fishing and snorkeling…seeks career in baseball or as an FBI agent…son of Llamil and Mercedes Yema…born September 3, 1984…Criminal Justice major.