2009: Played in 25 games for the Cobbers...tied for fifth on the team in home runs (3) and fifth in RBI (18)...hit his first collegiate home run against Luther College on Mar. 20...had seven multiple hit games...had a season high three hits against Augsburg on May 4...had six multiple RBI games...had a pair of three RBI games (vs. Luther and UND).

2008: Played in 25 games for the Cobbers... hit .306 with 16 RBI and stole 6 bases.

Personal: Letter winner in baseball,basketball and football...All-Conference, Sartell Athlete of the Year....son of Dan and Joan...enjoys hunting, fishing, relaxing, and sports

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "Smaller School with a great friendly atmosphere "

The CARLSON File:

Nickname: Mikey

One word that best describes me: Exciting

Where you would go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Australia

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite restaurant: Chipotle

Favorite movies: Saving Private Ryan

Favorite TV show: ESPN

Favorite Book: Pelican Brief

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Baseball Stuff

What is the best gift you ever received: My car

The three people I would most like to meet: Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Derek Jeter

Nobody knows how much I like to: hunt

Biggest influence on my athletic career: My Dad

Greatest personal sports moment: Winning a Section Title in baseball my junior year

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

Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Hunting/Fishing guide