Blake Stickley Class: Freshman Hometown: Monroe, NC High School: Weddington Height / Weight: 6-1 / 170 Position: INF Academic Major: Physical Education

High School: Earned three letters at Weddington High for coach Bobby Austin ... A Second Team All-Union County selection as a junior, hitting .387 with four homers and 29 RBIs during the season ... Traveled to the World Wood Bat Association National Championship with the On Deck O's.

Personal: Born on June 17, 1988 ... Son of Brian and Beckie Stickley ... Has two brothers, Jason and Greg ... Majoring in physical education ... Favorite food is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich ... Favorite movie is "Tommy Boy" ... Favorite TV show is "Entourage" ... Favorite musical artist is the Dave Matthews Band ... Favorite baseball player is David Eckstein ... Wants to become a baseball coach.