Thad Ledford Class: Senior Hometown: Yukon, Okla. High School: McLoud Last College: Texas-Arlington Height / Weight: 6-1 / 200 Position: C/IF Birthdate: 03/28/1984 B/T: R/R

Prior to Marshall: Played at Texas-Arlington last season, hitting .190 in 17 games, including three starts ... earned second team all-conference honors in 2006 at Odessa College ... also recognized on Dean's Honor Roll ... played his freshman year at Hutchinson Junior College.

High School: Attended McLoud High School, where he was four-time all-district selection ... named Offensive Player of the Year as junior ... hit over .400 his final three years of high school ... also participated in football and basketball.

Personal: Born March 28, 1984 ... full name is Tyler Thad Ledford ... parents are Cindy and the late Eddy Ledford ... has one sister ... enjoys going to the lake and golfing ... majoring in finance with minor in real estate.