2011: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Junior College: A two-year starter at Rio Hondo Community College in Whitter, Calif., Cowell hit .336 with four homers and nine steals ... He led Rio Hondo in steals in 2010, earning Second-Team All-Foothills Conference honors as a first baseman ... In 2009, He hit .338 and stole nine bases.

High School: Was an All-Area selection at Monrovia High School in Monrovia, Calif. ... Was an All-CIF selection as well as League MVP ... Was a First Team All-League selection ... Inducted into Monrovia High School's Hall of Fame ... Owns the school stolen base record ... Coached by Brad Blackmore and Dave Moore ... Graduated with a 3.0 GPA and was named a Renaissance Scholar Athlete.

Personal: Son of Sharon and Shaun Cowell ... Has a younger sister, Brooke ... Is majoring in business ... Enjoys wakeboarding.