Previous School – Played two seasons at Truett McConnell College for head coach Jim Waits ... recorded a .323 batting average with five homeruns and 58 runs batted in during junior college career ... recorded a .301 batting average with three homeruns and 27 runs batted in during sophomore season.

High School – Played four years at Duluth High School for head coach Bobby Link ... received Coaches Award during senior season ... recorded a .333 batting average with two homeruns and 21 runs batted in during prep career ... recorded a .312 batting average with two homeruns and 16 runs batted in during senior season.

Personal – Son of Claudia and Brent Book ... has one brother, Brandon ... majoring in Biology and Pre-Med.