2012: Played in 35 games, getting the start in 31 of those games … started 27 games in left field and four as the designated hitter … had seven multi-hit games … in doubleheader at Dordt he went 4-7 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI … had two doubles in win over Dakota Wesleyan in the GPAC Tournament … recorded two outfield assists.

2011: Was a starting outfielder for the Prairie Wolves starting six of the first seven games … suffered a season-endings knee injury on Mar. 16 against Concordia … all six starts were in right field for the Prairie Wolves … went 2-2 with a double and two RBI versus Kansas Wesleyan on Mar. 5 … hit .250 for the season.

2010: Played on the junior varsity team.

Academic: Business Administration major.

In High School: Played legion baseball in the summer for Hastings … played catcher, outfield and pitcher in legion baseball … also earned two letters in golf and basketball and one letter in football.

Personal: Born 7/2/90, son of Jeff and Kathy Thaut.