2003: Will vie for playing time at first base and as a designated hitter.

2002: Played in 50 games with 48 starts. Batted .320 with 48 hits, 32 RBI and 29 runs scored. Led team in doubles with 15. Added 10 doubles and four round-trippers. Also drew 10 walks and was hit by pitch five times. Led the team with four sacrifice flies. Named WVIAC Player of the Week (March 11) with .563 batting average and seven RBI for the week.

2001: Played in 39 games with 38 starts. Batted .354 with 31 runs batted in and 19 runs scored. Led team in doubles with 15. Also drew 11 walks and was hit by pitch three times. Led the team with four sacrifice flies.

Prior to Shepherd: A 1998 graduate of Berkeley Springs High School.

Personal: Born 3-8-80. The son of Richard Rhea. Majoring in sports management.