2005 SEASON: Saw action as a back-up center fielder and pinch-runner. as a true freshman... Fastest player on the squad and was 4-for-4 on stolen bases appearing in 23 games as a pinch-runner and back-up center fielder. ... Went 2-for-4, drove in 2 runs and stole a base in a 22-4 win over Imperial Valley on March 8. ... Went 2-for-4, stole 2 bases and drove in a run in an 11-5 win over Mt. SAC on March 24.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Hugo Aguirre at John W. North, where he was an All-Ivy League second-team selection. ... Was team's offensive Player of the Year. ... Selected to the Riversity County All-Star Team. .... Also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 30, 1986 in Glendale, Calif. ... son of Jerry and Darna Poole. ... Has one brother, Leland (15). ... Made honor roll as a sophomore.

(Note: Updated on June 2, 2005. Player biographies are updated at least weekly during the season.)