Oklahoma Christian University Athletics

Sport, Wellness and Recreation Management major … Son of a longtime high school coach who has an innate understanding of the game … Has shown ability to be effective as both a hitter and a pitcher at the junior-college level … Previous school: Played two seasons at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton … As a sophomore in 2015, played in 38 games, hitting .183 with five RBIs … Made 11 pitching appearances (one start), going 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA, 19 strikeouts and nine walks in 23 innings … As a freshman in 2014, played in 44 games, hitting .271 with two home runs, 17 RBIs and 27 runs scored … Before Eastern, attended Latta High School in Ada, where he played for his father, coach Eddie Collins … Named to the Named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association Small East All-State team in 2013 … One of five finalists for the OCA’s Jim Thorpe Award, given to the state player of the year … Received honorable mention on The Oklahoman’s All-State team as a senior in 2013.