Freshman who adds depth to the pitching staff.

High School: Lettered four years in baseball and three years in basketball at Decatur High School . . . named Honorable Mention All-Area . . . named to the Decatur Daily All-Area team . . . named Who's Who Among American High School Students . . . made National High School Honor Roll.

Personal: Born August 25, 1985 . . . son of Tim and Canitha Thomas . . . plans to major in biology and pre-dental at Samford . . . father played basketball at Ole Miss from 1979-1982.