In junior college:
Started two years at Connors State and batted .373 with 15 doubles, seven home
runs and 34 RBI as a freshman ... followed that by hitting .394 in 60 games with
21 doubles, five homers and 60 RBI and was an All-Bi State Conference selection.
In high school:
Was a three-year starter for the Bishop McGuiness High School Irish ... set the
school record with a .402 career batting average ... was an all-district and
all-city selection and led the team in home runs and batting average ... also
started three years as defensive end for the football squad.
Personal:
Born May 12, 1986 in Midwest City, Okla. ... son of Charles and Renell Zurmehly.