Has shown a lot of improvement over the last two years . . . the coaches look for him to continue to improve this season . . . also plays on the Samford football team.

2008 (Sophomore): Made 10 appearances, all in relief . . . posted a 7.63 ERA . . . struck out six batters on the season . . . pitched 1.0 scoreless inning in relief against Memphis and against Tennessee-Martin . . . pitched 3.0 innings, giving up three earned runs against UAB.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in three games, all in relief . . . pitched an inning of perfect relief with one strikeout against Middle Tennessee.

High School: Named Most Athletic at Northview High School . . . winner of the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Award . . . also played football and basketball . . . named Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP for football.

Personal: Born Sept. 27, 1987 . . . son of Rosa Lee Forrester . . . majoring in finance.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH FORRESTER
The biggest obstacle I've had to overcome is: losing my mother and grandmother within 10 hours of each other.
I have to admit, I am really good at: cooking.
My teammates think I am: crazy.
Favorite place to eat: anywhere with good steaks.
Favorite food: steak.
Favorite thing to do on a day off: lounge around at the pool.
Favorite movie: shooter.
Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving.
Favorite color: blue.
Favorite T.V. show: Family Guy.