Senior
Pitcher - P
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
Bats/Throws - R/L
Hometown: Glenwood, Minn.
High School: K-M-S H.S. ('05)
Major: Business Marketing

2009: Appeared in five games for the Cobbers...pitched a season-high 3.2 innings on two occasions (vs. St. Olaf and UND)...did not allow a run in 2.0 innings of relief against UW-La Crosse on Mar. 18.

2007: Appeared in 10 games for the Cobbers and started one... made his first collegiate start against Hanover College on Feb. 27...earned his first collegiate victory against Carleton on Apr. 28...led the team in ERA with a 2.92 mark...second on the team in opponent's batting average (.248)...also third on the team in appearances (10), fifth on the team in innings pitched (24.2) and batters struck out (13).

2006: Appeared in seven games for the Cobbers...made his collegiate pitching debut against Franklin College on Feb. 27...pitched a season-high 5.0 innings against York College on Mar. 2...had a season-high six strikeouts against UM-Morris on Apr. 25

Personal: Letter winner in baseball, football, and wrestling...All-Conference in football, wrestling, and baseball...All-Area in baseball...son of Reid and Rebecca.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "To receive a distinguished education and be able to compete in athletics."

What do you like about Concordia? "Family atmosphere."

The CARLSON File:

Nickname: Durn

Place I would most like to visit: The Twins' dugout (while a game is going on)

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Restaurant: Pizza Patrol

Favorite movies: Remember the Titans, A Beautiful Mind

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite music groups: George Strait

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: My computer

What is the best gift you have ever recieved: Rand Cunningham Jersey (Eagles)

Best class ever taken at Concordia: International Marketing

The two people I would most like to meet: Johan Santana, Warren Buffet

Nobody knows how much I like to: People watch, hunt

Biggest influence on my baseball career: Dad

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Wrestling

Favorite Pro Sports Team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Business Owner

The most unusual thing the average person would not know about me is: I bat right handed and throw left

Before each game I: Smile for the opportunity

What was the first CD you ever owned:  Garth Brooks, Greatest Hits

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: The Real World

The best thing about Fargo Moorhead is: the people