2008: Redshirted the season after suffering an injury in his first game...Walked in his only plate appearance.

High School: Part of 2006 state champion Bishop Eustace squad...Second Team All-South Jersey as a junior and senior...Named First Team All-Catholic and All-Olympic Conference as a senior, when he hit .484...Also earned two varsity letters in basketball.

Personal: Born on April 22, 1989 to Anthony and Rose Ann Plakis...Father played basketball at La Salle, earning Academic All-American honors in his senior season...Majoring in business.