2008: Saw a bulk of the playing time at first base in 2008, playing in 47 games and starting 35 ... Started 2008 on a hot streak, getting hits in 12 of his first 13 games and recording a nine-game hit streak ... Drove in three runs and hit a long ball in a 2-for-4 effort against Nebraska-Kearney Feb. 29 ... Had a hot start to the month of April, going 11-for-30 with two home runs and 15 RBI over the first six games of the month.

Personal: Son of John and Esther Zepeda ... Has two siblings, Natalie and Chris.