A hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with the added plus of being a potentially powerful left-handed hitter.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in 13 games, including two starts . . . batted .211 with a home run and five RBI . . . had nine appearances on the mound . . . pitched 6.0 innings, posting a record of 0-1.

High School: Named All-State and Team Offensive Player of the Year in 2005 . . . recognized by Baseball America as the No. 10 Best Prospect in Alabama . . . also named the team's captain as a senior . . . posted a record of 7-2 with 52 strikeouts in 42 innings . . . hit .512 with 12 home runs, 10 doubles and 70 RBI.

Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1986 . . . son of Dr. Jay and Angelia Waite . . . undeclared major.