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

2008: Played in 10 games, starting six, primarily at second base or designated hitter ... Scored a run in Upstate's 8-3 win over NJIT to open the DI era (2/22) ... Also scored a run against George Washington (2/24) ... Notched first hit as a pinch-hitter at Mercer (3/8) ... Also collected a hit at Presbyterian (3/27) ... A member of the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic Team.

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 ... Admires his parents ... Wants to become a sports agent.