2001: Hit at a team-leading .359 clip; meanwhile, he also was in the top five in two other offensive categories (slugging percentage and walks) • named to the all-MVC tournament team • the local product culminated the season with a 15-game hitting streak • he had 10 doubles and 23 runs batted in, while scoring 32 runs • defensively, he was one of six Sycamores who recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. OLNEY C.C.: Named second-team Junior College All-American after batting .434 in 213 at bats, including 49 runs scored, 48 RBIs, 14 doubles, five triples and six home runs • he also stole 20 bases on 26 attempts. HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-country and earned the captain award for his efforts during his senior year • he also lettered in tennis, in addition to baseball. PERSONAL: Born February 20, 1980 • son of Larry and Debbie Pierce.