Zach Ell Class: Sophomore Hometown: Plains, Pa. High School: Holy Redeemer Height / Weight: 6-0 / 185 Position: OF B/T: R/R

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011: Appeared in 15 games with five starts as a freshman for Penn State ... Recorded his first career hit after lining a single back up the middle as a pinch hitter against Le Moyne on March 27 ... Scored his first career run one week later following an outstanding at bat against Illinois on April 3 ... After falling behind 0-2, he fouled off pitch-after-pitch and eventually earned an 11-pitch walk before scoring on a two-run double ... Had his finest offensive performance against Pittsburgh on May 11 after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored ... Also drew one of his four walks during the season against the Panthers ... Made his collegiate debut against Eastern Kentucky on February 26 and recorded a putout during his time in the outfield ... Posted a hit, RBI, and stolen base while also scoring a run during the team's exhibition victory over the Nexen Heroes of Korea on February 21 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters as a member of the Holy Redeemer baseball team ... Served as a captain during his senior season and led the squad to the 2010 District II finals ... Named to the 2010 Hawkeye All-Tournament team and the Citizen's Voice All-Star squad ... Posted a .390 batting average during his senior year ... Earned the Holy Redeemer Male Athlete of the Year Award ... Also competed for the Plains American Legion team ... Selected to the East / West Showcase Game in 2009 and 2010 while earning the MVP honors in 2009 ... Received the team's MVP award after hitting .517 in 2009 and the squad's Hitter's Award in 2010 after recording a .432 batting average with six home runs.

PERSONAL: Zachary Ell ... Born on January 17, 1992 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ... Son of Robert and Bubette Ell ... Has three younger siblings, Dalton, Greta, and Tucker ... Undecided on a major.

GETTING TO KNOW ZACH
Favorite Thing About Penn State: The great tradition and meeting new people
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The playing surface
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Josh Hamilton
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Basketball
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Josh Hamilton
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Alby Oxenreiter
Favorite Musical Artist: My dad with his harmonica
Favorite Movie: Nacho Libre
Favorite TV Show: Rob and Big
Favorite Food: My mom's chicken scampi
Childhood Idol: My grandfather, Bob Ell
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my family and charity
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Play professional baseball