Coming back from arm injury...will have a chance to DH and work closing innings..has a fast ball in the 90s and can hit for power

2006: saw limited playing time throughout the year as a position player...had one home run and one double...was 2-2 in stolen base chances...made 13 appearances as a pitcher...went 1-2 with an ERA of 6.00...struck out 17 batters while giving up only 5 walks...had one save on the year...victory came over La-Lafayette in relief...save came in 4-2 win over SFA

Pre-McNeese: played junior college ball at Richland Community College and helped team win a national title...in his last season he batted .320 with nine home runs...also hit 20 doubles.....prepped at Billy Ryan High in Denton, TX...earned three letters in baseball, playing shortstop, third base and pitching

Personal: birthdate 4/10/84....parents are Randy and Becky....General Studies