Career Statistics
2010: Started in 51 games, and coming off the bench in 1 game... hit .344 (65-189) with 36 runs scored, 36 RBI, 15 doubles, and 3 home runs...had a 7 game hitting streak from April 18- April 28, with 13 hits in 30 at-bats (.433 avg.), and 7 runs scored... had 2 4-hit games, and 5 3-hit games... had another 7 game hitting streak from May 15- May 26 in which he hit 12-25 (.480 avg.), with 9 RBI, 5 runs scored, and 5 doubles...went 5-8 in 3 games against Austin Peay from May 15-16 with 5 RBI, and 2 doubles...
Forest Park CC: Attended Forest Park Community College is St. Louis, Mo...Led the nation in hitting in 2008...Third Team All-American in 2009...2009 Regional Player of the Year.
Prep: Played shortstop at McCluer North High School...Coached by Mike Sevier...Two-time All-Conference player...Also played soccer and earned All-Conference honors three times over high school career.
Personal: Born 12-16-88...Son of Dan and Shirley Rupp...Majoring in Criminal Justice...Hobbies include fishing and golfing...Favorite food is barbecue ribs...Favorite MLB player is Kyle McClellan...Biggest sports thrill was winning regionals in junior college...Chose Southeast because of friendly atmosphere...Also recruited by Lindenwood, Delta State, and Creighton.
