HIGH SCHOOL A first-team all-state selection as a senior at Lakota West High School ... part of a Lakota West team that won the 2007 State Championship ... hit .544 with three home runs and 45 RBI's during his senior season ... won Connie Mack World Series with the Midland Redskins 2007 ... 2007 conference player of the year.

PERSONAL Born July 25, 1988 ... son of Dave and Jayne Gschwind ... majoring in business.