Arkansas State University

FRESHMAN SEASON (2014): Appeared in 11 games and made four starts … had a .286 batting average and had five RBIs during the year … tied an Arkansas State record with four walks at Murray State on March 12 ... had one double with three runs scored … had a .483 on-base percentage and a .333 slugging percentage … worked with the pitcher staff in the bullpen throughout the season … had a season-high three hits and three RBIs at Murray State on March 11.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Prepped at Christ The King Catholic High School in Georgetown, Ontario … originally signed with Cisco Community College in in Texas … played club baseball for the Ontario Blue Jays, which is considered one of the most elite programs in Canada … ranked No. 19 overall MLB prospect in Canada … member of the 16-and-under Blue Jays squad that advanced to the Mickey Mantle World Series.

PERSONAL: Born September 27, 1995 … son of Steve and Karen Hardie … major is Criminology.