The first in a line of great Shocker catchers during the Gene Stephenson era. Noted for his defensive prowess and signal-calling ability, he blossomed into offensive star in 1982. His 25 home runs, 116 RBI and .359 batting average helped propel the Shockers to their first College World Series appearance.
 

• That home run total established a team record that stood for six seasons, while his RBI production ranks as third-most in a season. Guided a pitching staff in 1982 that posted an NCAA-record 73 wins while leading the nation with a 2.53 earned run average and 17 shutouts.
• He appeared in all 87 of the Shockers¹ games that season.
• His .976 career fielding percentage is a Shocker record.
• He assisted on 65 putouts in 1982, a Shocker mark for catchers.
• Named a first-team All-American in 1982 by All-America Baseball News magazine and was also honored as the Most Valuable Player at the NCAA South Regional.
• He shares team records for most doubles in a game (3) and triples in a contest (2).
• Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1982. Played in the major leagues for the Brewers, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. Inducted, 1995.