Personal:  Michael’s family includes grandma Carol, grandpa Jerry, mom Jennifer, dad Albert, and brother Justin. He started playing baseball when he was 5 years old. He chose this sport because Grandpa got him into it. His major is Criminal Justice. He aspires to become part of the CHP.  In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends and sleeping.

Athletic Highlights: All-Conf. 1st team, 3 yr. var. player.

Significant Sport Achievement: Back to back to back league champions.

Most embarrassing thing that happened in his sport: Dropping 2 fly balls in a game.

Favorites:

Food: Mexican

Movie: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Entertainer: Matt Richardson

Athlete: Kobe Bryant

Person he most admires: Grandpa, because he inspires me to be the best person I can be on and off the field.

Best Advice ever received: Don’t be an “I” guy.

Person who most influenced your athletic career: Grandpa.

One word that describes him off the field: fun

Quote that inspires him:  “You do what you want when you’re poppin.”

Best thing about being a Hawk: The best thing about being a hawk is Rule #1: Be a good teammate. No “I” guys.