2006: Played in 33 games and started 31 for the Cobbers...third on the team in batting average (.353) and runs scored (24)...had 36 hits and 13 RBIs on 102 at-bats...recorded 5 doubles, 1 triple and 1 home run...finished with a perfect fielding percentage with 70 putouts and 2 assists...had a slugging percentage of .451 and an on base percentage of .427.

2005: Finished with a .216 batting average and hit .204 against MIAC pitching...had three multiple-hit games...his lone home run of the year came against Southeastern College (Fla.)...tied for the team lead in stolen bases with three.

Personal: Letter winner in football and baseball...2nd team All-State in football... All-Conference in baseball and football... son of Terry and Sue... hobbies include golfing, hunting, fishing, racing and being out on the lake.

What do you like best about Concordia? "The people and atmosphere."

The EMTER File:

Nickname: Gramps, Daddy

Favorite movies: Deja Vu, Top Gun, Pretty Woman

Favorite TV show: Deal or No Deal

Favorite music groups: Phil Vassar, Journey, Kelly Clarkson

Favorite book: Safe at First

The one person I would most like to meet: Teddy Roosevelt

Nobody knows how much I like to: Race

Biggest influence on my baseball career: Coaches

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

My dream job is: President