2010: Hit .280 with 21 hits in 75 at bats…started 22 of 36 games played…collected seven doubles and seven runs batted in…stole three bases…scored 15 runs…recorded 39 putouts.
2009: Started 44 of 45 games played...hit .219...had 30 hits in 137 at bats...scored 17 runs...produced four doubles and one home run...knocked in14 runs...stole four bases...picked up 66 putouts and three assists.
Junior College: Transferred after two seasons…batted .354 as a sophomore…produced 51 hits, eight doubles, one triple, three home runs and knocked in 18 runs with 144 plate appearances…started all 47 games…helped Warriors to the Region 24 title in 2008…two-year stats include .313 average at the plate with 70 hits in 77 games played and 61 starts…coached by Tony Etnier…earned Dean’s List recognition.
High School: 2006 All-South selection…led his team with a .430 batting average and a .779 slugging percentage in starting all 35 games as a senior…produced 49 hits, 12 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 44 runs batted in…stole 13 bases…posted a 1.89 earned run average in 29.2 innings pitched…recorded five wins in 10 appearances with 29 strikeouts…two-time all-conference honoree…voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates as a senior…overall had a .394 hitting percentage in 89 games and 81 starts…recorded 99 hits, 20 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 70 runs batted in his career…set the school’s single game record for home runs in an inning with two…four-year starter…led the Bulldogs to the Black Diamond Conference, regional, sectional and super-sectional championships along with the Class A state championship game with a school record 29-6 season...also won the conference, regional and sectional titles as a sophomore and junior…coached by Craig Winter…also played basketball, football, golf and track two seasons each…earned numerous postseason honors in basketball, football and track…earned Honor Roll recognition…member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born March 18, 1988 in Evansville, Ind…son of Ronald and Paula Talley…fitness and sports management major.
