AT NKU: Entering his second year with the Norse…solid hitter who will battle for a starting spot among a bevy of outfield talent. 2008: Collected 36 starts in the 41 games in which he played…scored 20 runs, was a perfect 2-for-2 stealing bases, and added 22 RBIs…first home run as a Norse came on March 22 against Missouri S&T as he went 2-for-5 in the game with four RBIs and two runs scored…went 4-for-7 with one run and two RBIs to help sweep a doubleheader against in-state rival Kentucky Wesleyan on March 29.

BEFORE NKU: Transfer from Western Kentucky…hit .308 in his sophomore season with the Hilltoppers, driving in 12 runs in 28 games…started 35 games as a walk-on freshman, posting 11 multi-hit games.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Tates Creek High School…captained the Commodores during his senior season, when he led the team with four home runs…coached by Dom Fucci.