Should see time at third base this season.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in 21 games, including 11 starts . . . had one double and drove in two runs . . . had one hit each against Arkansas State, Jackson State and Tennessee-Martin . . . drove in two runs in a 1-for-1 performance at Tennessee-Martin.

High School: Named All-County, All-Area and All-Conference . . . earned the Academic Excellence Award at Barron Collier High School. . . also participated in football and basketball.

Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1987 . . . son of Rafael and Anamaria Rodriguez . . . undeclared major.