University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Senior veteran looking to retain a starting spot on the infield again this spring . . . Dependable defensive standout that can fill a role at third or second base . . . Dangerous batter with the ability to drive the ball to all fields . . . Showed flashes of what he’s capable of doing at the plate and on the field last season and is prepared to deliver a productive senior campaign.  

2007: Started at third base the majority of the season after transferring from Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College . . . Batted .294 with three home runs and 31 RBI in 170 at-bats . . . Finished third among the squad with 13 doubles . . . Went 4-for-4 with a season-high five RBI and three runs scored during victory over Arkansas-Monticello . . . Connected for first home run against Eastern New Mexico and added four-baggers versus East Central and Southwestern Oklahoma . . . Compiled 15 multi-hit efforts and drove in two or more runners on six occasions.

Juco: Two-time second-team Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division selection for the Red Ravens . . . Batted .381 with eight home runs and 41 RBI as a freshman before batting .309 with four home runs and 30 RBI as a sophomore to lead Coffeyville to their first-ever appearance in the Region VI Tournament.

High School: Led Broken Arrow High School to consecutive state tournament appearances and earned All-Metro consideration as a senior for the Tigers.

Personal: Major is undecided . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing . . . Ranks Ozzie Smith as his favorite athlete . . . Birthdate is Sept. 5, 1985.

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