Junior College: A transfer from Texas-Brownsville where he played for two years under Eliseo Herrera... was named to the dean's list both years at UTB.

High School: Played for two years for head coach Kent Meador at Klein Collins High School... hit .340 with 23 RBI and three home runs as a junior... hit .350 with 27 RBI and four home runs... was named an all-district catcher as a junior and senior... was awarded the Tiger Coach's Award in 2003 and 2004.

Personal: Son of Michael Graves... majoring in general business.