2008: As a junior he played in 25 games while making 11 starts ... Had a batting average of .250 and an on-base percentage of .357 ... Contributed four RBIs on the season, three of which came in a Feb. 23 game against Dallas Baptist ... Played in 12 conference games while starting four ... Was a .286 hitter in Sun Belt play.

Prior to UALR: Played two years at Olney Central College for head coach Dennis Conley.

High School: Three-time All-Conference selection at Northview High School, where he was also twice honored as an All-Conference wide receiver ... Enjoyed a .460 batting average as a senior with five home runs and 23 stolen bases ... Batted .452 with three homers and 19 steals as a junior, and .458 with 20 stolen bases as a sophomore ... Totaled nine home runs and 77 stolen bases over his prep career ... Helped the Knights to sectional and regional titles as a senior in 2005.

Personal: Full name is Timothy Joseph King ... Born July 18, 1986 in Terre Haute, Ind. ... Son of Larry and Dottie King ... Has three brothers, Shawn, Michael, and Jordan, and two sisters, Michelle and Danielle ... A health science major and exercise science minor.