Personal:  Michael’s family includes dad Derek, mom Cindy, and sister Daphne. He started playing baseball when he was 8 years old. He chose this sport because he likes baseball. His major is Communications and Mathematic Economics. In his spare time he enjoys fishing and working.

Athletic Highlights: All-League, Sierra Valley Conference.

Significant Sport Achievement: I threw a perfect game my senior year.

Most embarrassing thing that happened in his sport: I got hit in the face by a line drive while shagging balls.

Favorites:

Food: Eggs

Movie: As Good As It Gets

Entertainer: Melvin Green

Favorite Teacher: My favorite teacher was Mrs. Spiess. She was my favorite teacher because she communicated well and took the time to help me.

Person you would most like to meet: I would like to meet Ted Nugent because he seems reasonable.

Best Advice ever received: “Have your priorities straight,” my dad.

Person who most influenced your athletic career: My dad.

One word that describes him off the field: thankful

Quote that inspires him:  “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.”

Best thing about being a Hawk: The best thing about being a hawk is that I am thankful to be playing here.