University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Returning letterman and part-time starter ready to vie for a full-time role this season . . . Is in contention for the starting spot in right field and could also see extended action at designated hitter . . . Has the ability to be a main offensive contributor . . . Two-year standout at Carl Albert State College before coming to UCO.

2013:  Played in 35 games with 23 starts -- 14 in right field and nine at first base . . . Hit .306 with four doubles, one home run and 22 runs batted in . . . Had six multi-hit and five multi-RBI games, highlighted by 4-for-6, five-RBI outing that sparked a 12-6 road win over Truman State . . . Hit .421 (8-for-19) with 11 RBI during one late-season four-game stretch.

Juco:  Two-year starter at Carl Albert . . . Batted .366 with nine doubles, two homers and 26 RBI as a freshman before hitting .295 with eight doubles, two homers and 25 RBI for the Vikings in 2012.

High School:  Baseball-basketball star at Latta High School . . . All-State pick on the diamond as a senior after hitting .450 and played in seven state tournaments (fall and spring) during prep career.

Personal:  Legal studies major . . . Enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies . . . Lists the St. Louis Cardinals as his favorite team . . . Names George Strait as his top musical artist . . . Birthdate is Feb. 12, 1992.