Henderson State University Athletics

COLLEGE: Played two years at Tyler Junior College . . . Was a 2010 Junior College All-American after having a .448 batting average with 24 doubles . . . Led the NJCAA Division III ranks with 78 hits and 69 RBI . . . Led Tyler to a District C Championship and a 2010 National Runner-up finish.

PREP: A four-time All-State selection at Harleton High School . . . Hit for a .487 average his senior season with five home runs . . . As a sophomore, he drove in 60 runs and hit .560 . . . Also lettered three years in football.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 20, 1989 . . . The son of Benton Salmon and Kathy Gani . . . Step-parents are Greg Gani and Vicky Salmon . . . Has one brother, Zach . . . Enjoys hunting, especially duck hunting . . . Favorite professional baseball team is the Houston Astros . . . Majoring in physical education.