Status: Active

Acquired: Selected by Detroit Tigers, 2005 Draft, 30th Round

Transactions/Options: 3 Options Remaining

Awards: Runner-Up TigsTown Erie Player of the Month - August 2008

Eastern League Player of the Week - July 2008

TigsTown Erie Player of the Month - July 2008

Eastern League Mid-Season All-Star - 2008

TigsTown Lakeland Player of the Month - May 2007

1st Team All-Atlantic 10 - 2003 and 2005

1st Team All-A10 Tournament - 2003 and 2005

Highlights: Tied for 2nd in Eastern League in home runs (25) in 2008.... Ranked 3rd in EL in slugging (.507) in 2008.... Ranked 4th in EL in RBI (86) in 2008.... Tied for 5th in EL in runs (75) in 2008.... Ranked 9th in EL in OPS (.844) in 2008.... Tied for 8th in FSL in home runs (15) in 2007.... Ranked 8th in FSL in slugging (.473) in 2007.... Led Atlantic 10 Conference in batting average (.423) in 2005.... Led A10 in hits (58) in 2004.... Tied for A10 lead in RBI (68) in 2003.

Scouting Report: Hulking first baseman with outstanding raw power, and improving defense at first base.