2005 (As a Sophomore): Ranked second on the team with 17 appearances in 2005 (13 of which came in relief) ... Racked up a 4-1 record and a 5.66 earned run average over 41.1 innings pitched (fourth on the staff) ... Made four starts on the season, including a season-long 6.0 inning outing against Tennessee-Martin (3/13) ... Scattered two hits and fanned five over 6.0 scoreless innings against UTM to lead UALR to a 3-0 victory, combining with Trevor Clay for the shutout ... Recorded a season-high six strikeouts over 4.0 innings against Centenary (3/6) ... Threw 3.0 scoreless innings in relief against Jackson State (2/27) for his first win of the year ... Picked up a win against Middle Tennessee by allowing just one unearned run over 3.0 frames (3/26).

2004 (As a Redshirt Freshman): Saw significant playing time as a freshman, ranking fourth on the pitching staff with 16 appearances ... Finished second on the staff with six games finished ... Fanned a season-high four batters against New Mexico State (4/3) ... Picked up his first career win against Louisiana-Lafayette (4/16) ... Became part of the first brother battery mates in UALR history when older brother J.J. caught him against Southwest Missouri State (2/20) ... Named to the Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll for academic excellence.

2003 (As a Freshman): Sat out season as a redshirt.

High School: Named All-Saline County and a 2002 Elite Player Selection as a senior ... Named to the American Legion All-Star Team ... Two-year letterman in baseball and basketball ... Earned Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for basketball ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Graduated fifth out of 427 in his class.  

Personal: Born May 31, 1984 in Lincoln, Neb. ... Parents are Jeff and Polly Yant ... Has one brother, J.J., a former player on the UALR baseball team...Undecided on his major.