2006 (Junior): Missed one game last season, played and started 54 games ... Fourth highest batting averaging among everyday players (.302) ... Led the team with 11 doubles and tied for first with three triples ... Also led the squad with 24 base on balls and tied the team lead with 12 hit by pitches ... Had a season best four hits against Sul Ross State on Feb. 8 and had a four RBI game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on April 1 ... Stole two bases against Cameron on Feb. 25 ... Scored a season-high four runs against Panhandle State on March 28.

2005 (Sophomore): Played every out for the Buffaloes ... Had career-highs in almost every offensive category ... Team-high 19 stolen bases and 21 walks, while also being hit by 14 pitches.

2004 (Freshman): Played 38 games and started 36, posted 29 hits, 19 RBI and recorded a .228 average.

High School: Graduated from Boswell High School, where he played at second base and shortstop ... Along with lettering in baseball, played three seasons of varsity football.

Personal: Son of Holley and Mark Dean ... Has one sibling, Hayley ... Sports and exercise science major.