Projected as the starting catcher, per the staff … Rapidly improved defensively last year upon taking over as one of the primary catches, and could have a breakthrough offensive season, per the staff.

2018: Emerged as the team’s starting catcher midway through the season and provided a major boost to the offense … Played in 29 games and made 18 starts … Lights out at the plate with a .415 average (34-for-82) with 21 RBI, 16 runs, seven doubles, and a home run … One of the standouts versus Rose-Hulman (April 15) going 3-for-4 with five RBI after entering the game as a pinch runner … Had a big day during Kenyon (May 5) doubleheader going 6-for-7 with four RBI, two runs, and first collegiate home run … One of the offensive standouts during the Mideast Regional against Shenandoah (May 18) with four RBI and a pair of two-baggers.

2017: Continued to add depth at the catcher position … Saw an uptick in playing time with 15 appearances, including a start at designated hitter … Went 4-for-17 on the year at the plate, with a pair of doubles, a RBI, and a run scored … Smoked a double in win against Western Connecticut State (March 17) … Logged a RBI base knock in pinch-hitting appearance in Oberlin series opener (April 1).

2016: Added depth to the catcher position … Appeared in two games on the year, going 0-for-2 at the plate … Made collegiate debut as a pinch-hitter at Case Western Reserve (April 17).

Prior to Wooster: Earned three letters at State College Area High School for Bill Tussey, while helping the Little Lions to a pair of state semifinal appearances and four district championships.

Personal: Born May 17, 1997 … Son of John and Doris Walls … Majoring in computer science.