As a Freshman (2008)
Appeared in 13 games, five as the starting catcher...Hit .200 with four hits, four runs scored and three RBIs...1-for-3 with two RBIs vs. Northern Kentucky (Feb. 24) on opening day of the 2008 season. High School:
Prepped at Mattawan High School for head coach Cory DeGroote...Four-year member of the varsity baseball team...Three time All-SMAC honoree...Hit .407 as a junior with two HR and 24 RBI...Notched a .330 batting average as a sophomore with two HR and 20 RBI...Also participated in football and hockey.

Personal:
Born in Kalamazoo, Mich....Son of Alton and Debbie Laupp...enjoys hunting and fishing.