As a Junior: Played in 46 games during the 2016 season, making 44 starts ... hit .318 in 157 at-bats, fifth best on the team ... had 21 extra-base hits, including 10 doubles and seven home runs, while driving in 36 ... scored 30 runs and stole seven bases ... had 14 multi-hit games, including a season-high three in four different games ... was second on the team with 12 multi-RBI games ... drove in a season-high three runs five times ... was named to the Central Regional All-Tournament Team ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

Before UCM: Played two seasons for former Mules assistant coach Clint Culbertson at Longview Community College ... was a co-captain last season, when he hit .327 with seven triples, six home runs and 43 RBI, while also stealing 19 bases ... was named one of two recipients of the Outstanding Baseball Student-Athlete Award.

In high school: Was a two-time All-District performer for head coach Chris Wyrick at Helias Catholic High School, helping his team to a district championship ... also earned First Team All-State honors in football, helping his team to three district titles and a runner-up finish in the state championship.

Personal: Sport Management major ... son of Michael and Ann Distler.