2012

Started 62 games for the Golden Eagles and played in all 63 games... reached base safely in 32 starts, totaled 50 hits for the season... batted .213 in 235 at bats... drove in 30 runs and crossed the plate 31 times... one of six Golden Eagles with double figure extra base hits, including 10 doubles and two homeruns, against Western Illinois on April 20 and in an upset of No. 4 Baylor in the Waco Regional on June 1... had a pair of four RBI games against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 24 and 26 at home... reached safely on two doubles in a four hit contest against Alcorn State on March 4... scored the tying run on the winning sequence in a Golden Eagle victory on March 11 at Alabama.

Prior to ORU

Played the 2011 season at Jefferson College in St. Louis, Mo. ... played the 2010 season at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. ... helped lead Shockers to a 41-19 record and Missouri Valley Conference championship.

High School

2009 graduate of Lafayette HS in Wildwood, M. ... drafted in the 46th round by the Detroit Tigers... earned 1st team All-State, All-Metro, All-Conference, and team MVP honors... broke the single season home run record previously held by Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Personal

Son of Gary and Donna Goro... Business major... chose ORU over Missouri State, Missouri, Baylor, and TCU.