Cuesta College: Before transferring to Tech, was a two-time first-team member of the All-Western State Conference team for Coach Bob Miller at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Calif. ... Batted .351 with nine homers and 20 stolen bases as a freshman in 2007, adding 61 hits, four triples, 11 doubles and a .615 slugging percentage ... As a sophomore, batted .325 with six dingers and 40 RBIs, while also tallying 42 hits, three triples, nine doubles and 10 steals.

High School: Played four years at second base and outfield under Coach Raul Camcho at St. Bonaventure High, where he led the team to three Tri-Valley League championships, two regional championships and one state championship game ... Was a three-time First-Team All-Tri-Valley League honoree ... Hit .399 as a senior in 2006, when he set a school record with 18 consecutive stolen bases and 28 total steals out of 29 attempts ... Batted .401 as a junior and .389 as a sophomore ... Also played football for one season.

Personal: Michael M. Kaminski ... Born 4/25/88 in Ventura, Calif. ... Son of Mike and Laurie Kaminski ... Enrolled in sociology.