JUNIOR (2012): Played in 20 games and started once as the designated hitter vs. Winthrop (4/17) … had three hits in 20 at bats including a double vs. UNC Greensboro (4/15) when he scored one of his three runs on the season.

SOPHOMORE (2011): Pinch hit in four games … drew a walk and scored a run vs. College of Charleston (4/9).

FRESHMAN (2010): Served as the bullpen catcher but did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Conway High School … lettered four times in baseball and twice in football … named a North-South all-star … played on teams that reached state championship games in baseball and football and American Legion summer team … member of All-Zone team for the WPDE End Zone program.

PERSONAL: Born June 26, 1991 … son of Ricky and Terri Hardwick … father was a catcher at The Citadel from 1983-86 … majoring in civil engineering.