Aaron Thompkins Class: Sophomore Hometown: Canton, Ohio High School: Perry H.S. Height / Weight: 6-1 / 175 Position: OF B/T:: L/L

Furman: Heads into the 2009 season listed as the backup to projected starting right fielder Rob Fondu...solid hitter with improving strength and defensive skills...proven pinch-hitter who could again contribute in that role this spring. 2008 -- Saw action in 22 games, almost exclusively as a pinch-hitter...hit .375 (9x24) with eight RBI and seven runs scored...four of his nine hits were doubles...went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored versus Elon (15-12 loss)...doubled twice in two at bats against Clemson (14-2 loss)...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.

High School: 2007 graduate of Perry (Division A) High School...coach was Frank Gamble...played first base and outfield...earned second team Ohio Baseball Coaches Division I all-state honors in 2007...participated in Mizuno All-Ohio Series...named to All-Federal League team as a junior...played summer ball with the Ohio Thunder.

Personal: Full name is Aaron Michael Thompkins...son of Martin and Cynthia Thompkins...born December 9, 1988, in Canton, Ohio...has a brother, Josh...carries a 3.25 GPA...undeclared major.