AS A REDSHIRT-JUNIOR (2007): Ranked fifth among the bullpen with 13 appearances, including one start...logged a season-high two innings of relief on four occasions...struck out a season-high two batters vs. Bethune-Cookman (2/4)... hurled two innings of scoreless relief on two occasions.

AS A JUNIOR (2006): Appeared in three games on the mound before sitting out the remainder of the season...received a medical hardship.

PRIOR TO JU: Played two years as a first baseman and pitcher at East Tennessee State for Tony Skole...as a sophomore, he apperared in only three games in the field and had four appearances on the mound while battling injuries the entire season...as a freshman, he appeared in 21 games, including 10 starts...he also made 11 trips to the mound, including two starts.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner at Landmark Christian High School as an infielder and pitcher for Jason Baker...led the War Eagles to three consecutive regional tournament appearances, including a regional title in 2003.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 15, 1984, in Douglasville, Ga...son of Gary and Cindy...has a sister, Kristin...major is business management.