2007: Played in 12 games, with three starts as the designated hitter ... a walk and a hit-by-pitch led to two runs scored against then No. 5 Arkansas (2/25) ... walked and scored a run at Northern Iowa (4/6) ... had a double and posted his first-career hit against Indiana State (4/15).

Wheaton-Warrenville South HS: Hit .355 with five home runs and 31 RBI as a senior ... also stole 15 bases ... first-team all-conference selection and all-area honorable mention pick in final season ... as a junior, batted .406 with 25 RBI ... swiped 14 bases ... named a first-team all-conference selection and an all-area honorable mention pick ... also played basketball.

Personal: Born 5-7-88 in Wheaton, Ill. ... son of Louis and Patia Ruffolo ... sister, Laura, was a gymnast at Illinois ... brother, Louis, attended Illinois State ... major: undeclared.