Signed by the Stompers thanks to a tip from former Stomper Eric Schwieger, as the two are both from Grand Island, NE...Played for three games with Lincoln of the American Association last season after a tremendous career at Nebraska-Kearney in the MIAA...Hit 32 homers in three seasons with 40 doubles and three triples, hitting .300/.417/.588 during his collegiate career...Got hit by a pitch 25 times in his sophomore season and 11 times as a senior.