University of Wisconsin-Stout Athletics

Holds several school baseball records, single season, at-bats (163), hits (81), doubles (16) and batting average (.496). Career records, at-bats (515), hits (204) and is third in career batting average (.396). A four-year starter, he put his career on hold to battle Hodgkins disease, then came back to the Blue Devils. As a catcher, helped the team to two conference championships, was a three-time all-conference pick, a two-time NAIA District 14 player of the year and Area 4 player of the year as a senior. Played with Eau Claire Cavaliers, a semi-pro league, and was MVP four times.