As a Junior: Played in 47 games during the 2016 season, making 44 starts ... hit .257 with five doubles, a triple, two homers and 28 runs batted in ... had 11 multi-hit games and six multi-RBI games ... had a career-high four hits and five RBIs in the MIAA Tournament win over Washburn (May 15) ... went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in win over Nebraska-Kearney (March 18) ... was 2-for-4 with a double, home run and with three RBI in win over Missouri Southern (April 16) ... also scored 23 runs and sported a .966 fielding percentage at second base.

Before UCM: Played two seasons at Longview Community College for former Mules assistant Clint Culbertson ... hit .375 with six home runs and 50 RBI last season ... led the team with 78 hits, including 15 doubles and three triples and scored 58 runs ... also stole 44 bases.

In high school: Was an Honorable Mention All-State selection for head coach Nate McCabe at Papillion-LaVista High School ... helped his team to a pair of state tournament appearances ... also lettered in basketball and tennis, earning Honorable Mention All-State honors in tennis ... his tennis team reached the state semifinals and he played on a state runner-up and third place basketball team ... earned the X Award for playing in 10 different seasons of sports.

Personal: Management major ... son of Scott Safranek and Michelle Jackson.