2007 Made seven appearances in his first season as a RedHawk ... struck out a season-high three batters in 3 2/3 innings of work at Dayton (Mar 27) ... finished the season with 12 1/3 innings and five strikeouts.

HIGH SCHOOL Earned two letters in baseball and one in basketball at Stevenson High School ... posted a 7-2 record with a 1.38 ERA as a senior ... in 46.0 innings fanned 80 batters and walked just nine ... competed at the Blue-Gray National Classic in Kissimmee, Fla. .... No. 48 ranked player in state of Illinois by Perfect Game.

PERSONAL Born December 31, 1987 ... son of Barry and Heidi Meister ... father, Barry, played baseball at the University of Illinois ... majoring in business.