A Sophomore from Roswell, GA ... 1997 College Season: hit .400 (8 for 20) in his last eight games ... drove in a career high 2 runs vs. Tennessee (4/27) ... went 2 for 4 on opening day vs. Trevecca in his first collegiate start ... hit .259 for the year, with 7 doubles and 12 RBI ... caught for Rochester (Minn.) in the North Woods League and was named Outstanding Catcher ... was also the starting catcher in the league's All-Star game ... Personal: son of Lou and Tereasa Kropf ... majoring in Human and Organizational Development ... Player Favorites: Food (Chinese/Mexican) ... Movie (Fletch) ... Music (Country) ... Athlete (Cal Ripken) ... Actor (Chevy Chase) ... Actress (Meg Ryan) ... Pro Team (Atlanta Braves) ... Musical Group (George Strait) ... TV Show (Saturday Night Live) ... Car (Z '71).