2009: Hit a career-high .319...started all but two games at third base for the Cobbers...fourth on the team in hits (29), total plate appearances (101) and at bats (91)...had career high hits (3) against Luther and St. Mary's...had a career-high 3 RBI against UND on May 2...had nine multiple hit games...hit his second collegiate HR against St. Olaf on Apr. 20.

2008: Led the team in sacrifice bunts (2)...started 29 of the team's 32 games... hit his first collegiate home run against St. John's on Apr. 19... ended the season with a .240 avg and was perfect in stealing bases.

2006: Played in 37 games and started 34 for the Cobbers...ended the season with a .947 fielding percentage and .255 batting average...collected 27 hits and 14 RBI's.

Personal: Letter winner in baseball and basketball...All-State short stop...son of Barry and Sonia...enjoys fishing, hunting, ping-pong, and skiing.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "To play baseball and get a good education."

The SYKORA File:

Nickname: Kora

Place I would most like to visit: Skiing in Switzerland

Favorite food: Prime Rib

Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

Favorite movies: Bull Durham

Favorite TV show: Deadliest Catch

Favorite music groups: Sister Hazel, Kenny Chesney, Lil' Wayne

Favorite book: Hatchet

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: my computer

Best class ever taken at Concordia: Persuasion

The one person I would most like to meet: Derek Jeter

Nobody knows how much I like to: fish

The biggest influence on my baseball career: my parents

Greatest person sport moment: Playing in Legion World Series

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

Favorite pro sports team: Athletics

My dream job is: Financial Advisor/Stock Broaker