Sam Houston -- Two-year starter at catcher, appearing in 103 games ... started as catcher in 33 games in 2008 ... also started twice at third base and twice as designated hitter ... hit .298 with seven doubles and three home runs ... produced 10 multiple hit games and had multi-RBI contests eight times ... compiled .965 fielding average ... starter 55 games at catcher  in 2007... produced 16 multiple hit games and nine multiple RBI games ... hit .284 for the season ... had Bearkats' hottest bat at 2007 Southland Conference tournament, going 6-for-14 (.429) with 3 RBIs in the four games

Navarro Junior College - catcher for conference championship team

Crockett High School - All-State and All-District catcher for Coach Tommy Parker... team offensive Most Valuable Player as senior ... led squad to two district championships ... football letterman