Daniel Kaufmann Class: Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. High School: Elk Grove HS Last College: Middle Georgia College Height / Weight: 6-4 / 205 Position: Catcher Birthdate: 09/25/1985 Experience: JC Bats/Throws: R/R

Outlook for 2008: Possesses quality defensive skills necessary to lead from behind the plate. Coaches expect Dan, once he learns the 2008 pitching staff and the offensive system, to challenge for playing time immediately.

Middle Georgia College: Transferred to Middle Georgia College after spending two seasons at Armstrong Atlantic State...Was a one-year letterwinner behind the plate for Coach Craig Young...Hit .263 with 19 RBI and two home runs.

Armstrong Atlantic State: Earned one letter in two seasons as an outfielder and catcher at Armstrong Atlantic...Redshirted the 2005 season...Saw action in just 11 games as a reserve in 2006...Made one start...Hit .167 and drew three walks.

Prep: Was a three-year letterwinner on the baseball diamond for Head Coach Terry Beyna at Elk Grove High School...Earned All-Conference and All-Area honors as a senior, hitting .409 with three home runs and 19 RBI, all team highs...Named to All-Tournament Team at the Niles West Tournament...Also lettered in football as a tight end and outside linebacker, and basketball as a center.

Personal: Born Daniel G. Kaufmann on September 25, 1985, in Chicago, Ill....Son of Karl Kaufmann and Colleen Kaufmann-Vacala...Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.