2001 Highlights: Appeared in 50 of the Illini?s 72 games ? Started 36 games, 25 in left field, five in right field, and six at designated player. ? Often entered the Illini line-up late in the game for defense. ? Has two pinch hits, including a double in Minnesota series ? Provided the big blow, a two-run double in the Illini?s win over Maryland. ? Has a .625 average as a pinch hitter this year (5-for-8) ? Came into the game and blasted pinch-hit two-run home run in the fifth to give the Illini the lead for good in a 4-2 win over Charlotte at the Winthrop Tournament on March 17. ? Drove in four runs at the Sam Houston Tournament. ? Had a double and two RBI in Big Ten semifinal game with Iowa.

Prep Highlights: 2000 Chicago Sun-Times third team all-state ? 2000 Chicago Tribune all-state special mention ? 2000 Daily Southtown all-area ? Chosen for Super 60 Classic ? Finished with .486 batting average and led team in extra base hits and runs batted in ? Member of eighth place 2000 NSA World Series team ? Named to 2000 NSA all-tournament team ? High school coach was Dick Mandella ? Club coach was Jim Brumund.

Personal: Nominated for Who?s Who Among American High School Students ? Honor student four consecutive years ? Enjoys scuba diving outside of softball ? Born on April 10, 1982 ? Parents are Thomas and Karen Sauter.