Bio

As a junior: Started in 63 games, appearing in all 64 ... Led the team in multiple statistical categories, including total bases (126), doubles (20), home runs (11), RBI (50) and a slugging percentage (.558) ... Holds all-time Bryant record for most walks in a season (42) ... Is No. 3 all-time in runs in a season (61) ... Had 226 at bats and made just one error on the year, posting a .983 fielding percentage ... Named second team all-conference and second team all-region in his first year as a Bulldog ... Ranked nationally for doubles per game (No. 93), doubles (No. 40) and base on balls (No. 61).

Before Bryant: Spent first two years at Wheaton College ... Started 50 games with 188 at bats as a sophomore ... Hit .292 with 5 HR and 34 RBI ... Stole 11 bases ... Named MVP as a high school senior ... Also lettered in football, track, basketball and golf ... Track and baseball captain as junior and senior ... Holds Red Raiders' single-season records for rushing yards and TDs.

Personal: Son of Thomas and Shirley O'Connor ... Born June 17, 1986 ... Has two brothers, Thomas and Robert, and a sister, Chrissy ... Studies management in the College of Business.