Junior College: Playing for coach Donny Harrel at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, was first-team all-league both freshman and sophomore seasons ... Honored on second-team all-NWAACC sophomore year and first-team NWAACC freshman year ... Hit .385 during freshman year with six home runs.

High School: Coached by Mike Chambless at Bend High School ... First-team all-state, all-league and honorable mention as pitcher senior year ... Batted .395 with eight home runs and 28 stolen bases.

Personal: Born January 15, 1979 ... Parents are Wassa Starr and Wendy Peterson ... Major is Criminal Justice.