Redshirted as a freshman at The University of Texas-Pan American during the 2002 season…….Will add depth to the outfield.

Twice named first team All-District at SIMON RIVERA HIGH SCHOOL.... Also named All-Metro.....Batted .415 as a senior, with six doubles, four triples and 19 runs batted in...Also played football...Graduated number seven in his class.

Born March 1, 1983 in Brownsville, TX.....Son of Sandra and Otis Powers......Has one sister, Brittany......Majoring in Pre-Law with a minor in Kinesiology.