Senior slugger who ranks as one of the top power hitters in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association . . . Had a huge impact last year after transferring to UCO from Carl Albert State College and should be even better this spring . . . Started at third base last season and will be the top man either there or at second in 2014 . . . Will be counted on heavily for his offensive prowess and figures to be a big-time run-producer for the Bronchos.
2013: Was one of three players to start in all 49 games, with 48 of those coming at third and one at second . . . Earned honorable mention All-MIAA honors after hitting .315 with team highs in at bats (168), doubles (20), home runs (10) and runs batted in (50) . . . Tied for 10th on the school’s single-season list for doubles . . . Had a team-best 16 multi-RBI games, driving in four-plus runs on five occasions . . . Also had 15 multi-hit outings, including three straight during one stretch . . . Had two hitting streaks of six-plus games . . . Delivered in the clutch with a team-high 25 two-out RBI . . . Went 4-for-9 with two doubles, a homer and seven RBI in doubleheader sweep of Emporia State . . . Had two homers and four RBI in 15-11 win over Nebraska-Kearney . . . Drove in season-high five runs on three hits in 20-13 victory over Washburn . . . Went 2-for-3 with two doubles and four RBI in 9-2 win over ESU that completed first-round MIAA Post-season Tournament sweep of the Hornets.
Juco: Second-team All-American at Carl Albert in 2012 after hitting .428 with a .533 on-base percentage . . . Had 17 doubles, 11 home runs and 48 RBI for the Vikings, who finished 37-21 . . . Hit .313 with 15 doubles, six homers and 35 RBI as a freshman.
High School: Baseball-basketball star at Asher High School, earning All-Conference honors twice in each sport . . . Batted .585 as a senior.
Personal: Mass communications major . . . Enjoys fishing as a hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite team . . . Lists “Remember the Titans” as his top movie . . . Birthdate is March 30, 1992.
