2006 – Played in 52 games, starting 41…Hit .324, third-best last season….Connected on 45 h its in just 139 at-bats…Scored 33 runs and drove in 22 RBI…Connected for seven double, five triples and one homerun…Stole five bases in eight attempt

High School – Played baseball for head coach Mike Strickland at South Forsyth High School...Holds SFHS record for most varsity innings and games played...Captains Award recipient his junior and senior year...Named Best Defensive Player his sophomore and junior year...Member of Team One Baseball in 2004...Participated in Georgia Underclassman Showcase in 2003 and 2004...Two-sport letter-winner in baseball and basketball...Member of SADD, FCA, and graduated with honors.

Personal – Born on August 12, 1986 in Cumming, Ga...Brother, Dusty, was a member of the Saints baseball team...Majoring in Business...Son of Martha and Kenneth Tate.