Bio

Three-year letterwinner who was a 2001 MLB Draft pick by the Detroit Tigers. Advanced to the majors, where he is one of seven Spartans to have played at the highest level. Played in the MLB for Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins. Named to all-South Region team two times. Member of 2001 NCAA South Regional all-tournament team. Named first-team all-Sunshine State Conference in 1999 and 2000, and second-team in 2001. Currently manager of the Lakeland Flying Tigers, the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Played in 169 career games at UT, starting 165. Hit .322 with 18 home runs and 125 RBI. Still ranks as the most difficult catcher in program to steal against, as he gunned out nearly 40-percent of baserunners. Also threw out a UT record 50 runners.