Prior to Eckerd: Comes into his first season at Eckerd as a transfer from Polk State College…Batted .438 with 20 RBI and a pair of home runs belted in his senior year at Lake Region High School…Named Lake Region’s Most Outstanding Hitter…Earned Honorable Mention All-State plaudits while helping his team to a 23-5 overall record and a regional appearance…Two-time Honorable Mention All-County pick…Earned Second-Team All-County honors following senior year…Played for Chet Lemon’s Juice, an AAU squad, in the summer of his junior season…Started at both corner outfield spots and doubled as a quarterback/tight end on the football squad…Coached by Bill Bullock.
 
Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1990…Grandson of Baylis and Valerie Carnes…Has a brother, Tommy…Enjoys football, going to the gym and watching movies…Chose Eckerd over Fairleigh Dickinson University, Lynn University and Wagner College.

Major: International Business.