Missouri Southern State University Athletics

As a freshman: Was a major contributor in hisrookie campaign playing the DH role in 43 games. Finished tied forthird on the team with a .351 batting average to go along with 28RBI and three round trippers. Ended up with a .414 OBP as afreshman.

In high school: A local product that startedthree years for the Joplin Eagles ... earned first-teamall-conference honors along with an all-area selection ... helpedthe Eagles to the district and sectional titles during his freshmanseason ... also helped the Eagles win another district title as asophomore and conference championships in both his freshman andsophomore campaigns ... also was a three-year starter for theEagles football squad, helping the team win the Ozark Conferencechampionship and was named second-team all-conference at outsidelinebacker during his junior season.

Personal: Born September 10, 1989 inSpringfield, Mo. ... son of John and Sharon Hoke ... Undecided on amajor.