Prior to Stanford
- 2024 graduate of Leigh High School in San Jose, Calif.
- Helped lead his team to a Division 4 CCS championship (2021)
- Guided Leigh to back-to-back Division 2 CCS Final appearances (2023-24)
- All-Mount Hamilton second team (2023)
- Preseason Perfect Game All-American (2024)
- Ranked the No. 23 right-handed pitcher in California (74th overall in state) according to Perfect Game
- Also competed in basketball in high school
Personal
- Son of Christine and Ralph Panella
- Has one brother, Dante, and a sister, Marisa