High School: Played baseball four years at DeSoto Central High School as a first baseman/designated hitter for head coach Shane Faulkner ... hit .412 his senior year with 26 RBIs ... All-District in 2006 and 2007 ... 2007 Wendy's High School Heisman Finalist ...also lettered four years in football.

Personal: Son of Carla Respess ... has one sister, Bekah (11) ... majoring in business ... plays infield for the Majors.