Ryan Boonie Class: Senior Hometown: State College, Pa. High School: State College Height / Weight: 6-1 / 235 Position: OF Experience: JR B/T: R/R

Although he has not gotten as much playing time as he would have liked in his first two years of action, Ryan Boonie has proven to be a good teammate and a good clubhouse presence, which is always a valuable asset to have as a program. Now in his fourth year with the program after redshirting his first year, Ryan may have a chance to see some more action this year as he can play any of the three outfield positions and may fit well into a utilty outfielder role behind the four regulars.

"Ryno is a great teammate and has been a pleasure to coach. Boonie shows up everyday with the right attitude and is ready to work. He has done everything we have asked of him and doesn't give anything but a hundred percent in doing so. He has also helped us out by being able to fill in and play multiple positions. This year he will likely play all three outfield positions and may see some time in the infield if needed. Boonie is a true team player and is well-liked and respected by his teammates and our coaching staff." From the Coaches' Suite

Summer 2007: Played for the Lemont Ducks of the Centre County Baseball League and was teammates with several former Nittany Lion baseball players.

2007 (Sophomore): Appeared in just one game as a sophomore....Went into the game as a defensive replacement and got one at bat in Penn State's win over Central Connecticut (3-24), which was the second game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park....Became the first State College native to appear in a Penn State game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Summer 2006: Played for Johnston Realty of the Altoona All-American Amateur Baseball Association (AAABA) and was teammates with Paul Hawkins and Seth Whitehill.

2006 (Freshman): Played in three games in his first season of collegiate baseball....Made the travel squad for the first time and appeared in his first game when he entered as a pinch runner at Arizona State (3-25), scoring a run and later in the game getting his first at-bat....Also entered the game as a pinch runner and later saw his first action in the field in a win over Duquesne (4-12). Recorded two putouts vs. the Dukes....Also replaced Lance Thompson in left field in the late innings of the win over Bucknell (4-25) but did not have any chances or plate appearances.

2005 (Redshirt): Redshirted in his first year at Penn State.

State College HS: Central Pennsylvania League first team outfield ('03, '04); District 6 Champions ('02, '03); Earned three varsity letters; Hit .480 as a junior and .415 as a senior; Honor Roll; Also played football.

Background: Ryan Michael Boonie was born November 11, 1985, in State College, Pa; Parents are Mike and Rhonda Boonie; Ryan is majoring in history.