2007: Appeared in four games ... went 2-for-5 at the plate for a .400 batting average ... had one RBI ... recorded six putouts and had no errors.

2006: Appeared in 14 games on the season ... went 2-for-5 at the plate for a .400 batting average ... also had two total bases and an RBI ... had 16 putouts.

High School: Played for coach Schroeder at Second Baptist High School ... 2003 First Team All-District ... 2004 First Team All-District, Second Team All-State, State Champs ... 2005 First Team All-District, All-State Honorable Mention.

Personal: Son of Steve and Jean Palmerton ... has two younger sisters, Katie (18) and Amy (16) ... majoring in accounting.

Favorite Movie: Oceans Twelve
Team/Personal Goals for 2008: To win the conference championship