2008: Redshirted to recover from shoulder (labrum) surgery that he had in December of 2007.

High School: Earned four letters for Coach Mike Lockhart at Notre Dame Academy, helping the team to three consecutive Virginia Independent School state titles ... Was twice named a first-team all-state performer, and was placed on the All-Extra second team by The Washington Post as a senior, in addition to receiving an All-Met honorable mention ... In 2007, batted .472 with six homers, 14 doubles and 48 RBIs, while also going 4-1 as a pitcher with three saves, 38 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA ... As a junior hit .364 with four homers and 38 RBIs, including a 5-1 record on the mound with a 2.02 ERA, two saves and 42 strikeouts ... Was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and earned the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award.

Personal: Merritt Albert Sosnoskie ... Born 2/25/89 in Langhorne, Pa. ... Son of Tony and Marcy Sosnoskie ... Brother of catcher Anthony Sosnoskie ... Enrolled in financial planning.