In battle to start in center field ... known for speed and defense ...  has worked to improve arm ... excellent bunting skills ... good baserunner ... looks to build on first two seasons ... At UVa-Wise:  2008 - Second on team with 10 stolen bases ... hit .298 in 34 games ... went 2 for 3 with a 2B and 2 runs scored against King in AAC tournament ... three game stretch of 6 for 10 against Virginia Intermont and Southern Virginia ... 2009 - second on team in stolen bases with 11 ... caught stealing only once ...  went 5 for 10 in AAC tournament ... hit safely in 8 of team's final 10 games ... 3 for 4 against Virginia Intermont with 3 runs, 3 rbi, a double, and a triple ... At John Battle High School:  Aided Trojans to 4 Hogoheegee District titles, 4 regional appearances, and a final four appearance ... twice named second team all state ... first team All-Hogoheegee twice ... Personal:  Son of Billy and Lisa Ricker ... health and physical education major/sport management minor.