2006 (RS-Freshman):
Played sparingly as a redshirt freshman ... Saw action in two games, starting one against Wayland Baptist on April 18 ... Drew one walk in the start against Wayland.

2005 (Freshman):
Redshirt season

High School:
Graduated from North Crowley High School, where he was a two sport athlete as he lettered in football and baseball ... Helped his baseball team reach the first round of the state playoffs as a senior ... Was named first team all-district as a first baseman ... Lettered three times in football and was named honorable mention and third team all-district as wide receiver ... Honored off the field as a member of the school's all-academic team.

Personal:
Son of Karen and Billy Jack McLaughlin ... Majoring in sports & exercise science with a minor in math ... Has two siblings, Danielle (23) and Brandon (17) ... Chose WTAMU because it is a four year school ... Favorite sports teams are the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys; favorite athlete is Derek Lee ... Began playing baseball at age 5 ... His three favorite movies are Bull Durham, The Rookie and Gladiator.