This Spring: Transitioned from first base to the closer role as a freshman at Shepherd University.

Career: Returning for his second season with the Big Train… In 2012, batted in 12 games for the Big Train and pitched in two games… Hit .321, scored five runs, and drove in ten… At Woodbridge High School, named ESPN High School All-State as a senior… Named Rawlings Preseason and First Team All American…Named All-Area Player of the Year, Under Armour Preseason All-American, Perfect Game Third Team All-American, and First Team All-Met by the Washington Post… Named All-Area three times, All-District three times, and All-State once.

Personal: Majoring in Recreation and Leisure Studies… Played for Big Train Pitching Coach Jason Ritenour at Woodbridge High School… Favorite baseball player is Felix Hernandez… Son of Lorraine and Rex Thomas.