Okaloosa Walton College: Hit .275 with 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored in 31 games for the Raiders.

High School: Was a three-year letterwinner and team captain two years for the Spartans ... was a First-Team All-Federal League selection as a senior and honorable mention pick as a junior ... earned the Courageous Athlete Award ... also played football ... played summer baseball for the Youngstown Metros along with current teammates Tom Clayton, Corey Vukovic and C.J. Morris ... was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Doug and Karen Porter ... has one sister (Adrienne) ... major is advertising ... born June 18, 1987.