Will compete for the starting spot at first base this season . . . could also see time at the designated hitter position.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 14 games, starting one contest . . . batted .167 with a home run and three RBI . . . hit a solo home run in a 1-for-3 performance at Memphis . . . had a double and drove in one run in game two at Murray State.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Named Cobb County Player of theYear in 2005 . . . two-time first-teamAll-County . . . 2005 Region Player of theYear.

Personal: Born March 23, 1988 . . . son of Horace and Lyn Bennett . . . majoring in religion at Samford.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH BENNETT
In 10 years I'd like to be: a youth pastor.
My earliest sports memory was: hitting my first home run at five.
My parents were right when they said: go to class.
My biggest frustration has been: being short.
I have to admit, I am really good at: Guitar Hero.
Favorite sports besides baseball: basketball.
Favorite food: sushi.
Favorite thing to do on a day off: sleep.
Favorite movie: Tombstone.
Favorite book: The Lord of the Rings.