AT NKU: Begins his second season at NKU...sat out as a redshirt last year...outstanding hitter with good power...will challenge for a starting position this season at first base or designated hitter.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Bishop Brossart High School...earned all-region honors as a prep standout...batted .500 (43 of 86) during the regular season in 2005 with 29 runs batted in and 32 runs scored...named the Class A Player of the Year by the Northern Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association as a senior...was also an outstanding basketball player in high school.

PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 10, 1986...son of Kevin and Vicki McDole.