Andrew Stephenson

9
Catcher
5-9 / 200
Sophomore
Bats Right / Throws Right
Kentwood HS

Background: Sustained elbow injury requiring "Tommy John" surgery in August of '07...three-year letter-winner at Kentwood HS for Coach Jon Aarstad…hit .362 last spring with four doubles, 14 runs scored, and 20 RBI’s…earned honorable mention All-SPSL North 4A as a pitcher…helped lead the Conquerors to a 20-9 record and a third place finish at state…as a junior hit .333 and received honorable mention All-SPSL North as a catcher.

Scouting Report: an intelligent player with one of the most mechanically sound swings on the team…good receiver behind the plate and is working on developing better quickness and consistency with arm strength.

Personal: Born August 26, 1987 in Renton, WA…son of Mike and Mary Stephenson…two sisters (Sarah, 21, Kate, 17)…interested area of study is sports medicine…chose Bellevue for the sports…also considered attending George Fox College, University of Washington and Oregon State University…greatest baseball thrill was playing in the state semi-finals at Safeco Field…dedicating season to his family…self-described as “easy going but competitive”…goals are to improve as a baseball player and help BCC win NWAACC.