2010: Saw action in 10 games with three starts as a junior ... Hit .308 on the year, going 4-for-13 at the plate ... Went 2-for-2 with a run scored and one RBI against Belmont (4/9) ... Started three games at DH for the Trojans, including against Belmont on April 11, where he went 1-for-3 with a run scored ... Drew two walks to brings his on-base percentage to .400.

Prior to UALR: Helped Richland College to the 2009 NJCAA Division III National Championship by batting .392 with 17 extra-base hits and seven stolen bases as a sophomore ...  Hit .500 (8-for-16) during the College World Series, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI in Richland's 17-2 victory over Montgomery-Germanton (5/19/09) ... Capped off Richland's championship run by going 2-for-5 with a run scored and one RBI in the title game to help the Thunderducks to a 7-5 win over Montgomery-Germantown (5/20/09) ... Played for head coach Joe Wharton.

High School: Attended Magnolia High School.

Personal: Born April 19, 1988 in Houston, Texas ... Son of Gary and Denise Burton ... Has two sisters, Amber and Brooke ... Majoring in history with a minor in economics.