2010 at Defiance: Returned to DC roster to earn time in nine games ... Started in two contests ... Patient approach at the plate led to three walks in nine plate appearances ... Scored four times.

2009 at Defiance: Did not play due to injury.

2008 at Defiance: Had an immediate impact on the Yellow Jacket lineup ... Started 15-of-16 games before having season cut short due to a knee injury ... Ranked among the top-five players on the team in batting average, slugging and on-base percentage while roaming center field for DC.

High School: Played three years of varsity baseball under Mark Kerns ... Middletown High standout named all-area ... Named team captain ... Winner of the Coaches' Choice Award.

Personal: Son of Robert and Beverly James ... Majoring in wellness and corporate fitness with a minor in sports management.