Jaon Kipnis  •  OF   • Arizona State • Sophomore

ASU: A sophomore transfer from Kentucky...appeared in 34 games for Kentucky in 2007 after redshirting in 2006.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in 34 games for the Wildcats, making 29 starts in the outfield...was named the SEC's Freshman of the Week on February 19...hit .337 with six homers and 27 RBI...stole 11 bases in 12 attempts...also drew 18 walks and was hit by six pitches.

High School: A 2005 graduate of Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois...earned three letters in baseball and two in football...was two-time team captain of the baseball team and also football team captain...earned First Team All-State honors as a senior...was the Central Suburban League Most Valuable Player as a senior...twice named his team MVP...was named All-Conference in junior and senior seasons...hit .520 with eight homers and 36 stolen bases as a senior...hit .455 with 11 home runs and 36 RBI as a junior, setting a school record for homers...was an All-Conference wide receiver, setting school records for catches, yards and TDs in a season.

Personal: Interested in studying sociology and education...son of Mark and Kay Kipnis of Northbrook, Illinois...has two older brothers, Blair and Todd, and an older sister, Amanda...nickname is Kip...lists Super Bad as his favorite move...says Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is his favorite athlete...born April 3, 1987 in Northbrook, Illinois.