2007: Became a starter at second base as a freshman, seeing action in 48 games and starting 38 ... Went 2-for-3, scoring three runs in a win over Bethany College Feb. 16 ... Scored three runs in a game on two other occasions in 2007 (Mar. 11 vs. Mines; Mar. 17 vs. Regis) ... Moved the runners along, logging 11 sacrifice hits in 2007 ... Was strong defensively, posting a .964 fielding percentage at second base.

At East HS: Named East HS Male Athlete of the Year during his senior year ... a three-sport star for the Eagles, in baseball, basketball and football ... Earned first team all-conference recognition in all three sports ... Named league co-MVP for baseball ... A member of the National Honor Society ... Earned First Team All-Academic honors ... Coached at East HS by D.J. Latino.

Personal: Son of CSU-Pueblo Head Baseball Coach Stan Sanchez, and his wife, Linda ... Has two siblings, Scott and Monica ... Majoring in Exercise Science ... Birthday is May 5 ... Enjoys music and playing golf in his free time.