2008: Did not compete ... was redshirted.

High School: A 2007 graduate of Hartland ... a three-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... earned all-league, all-district, and all-county honors in 2005 and 2006 ... batted .426 with nine doubles in 2005 ... posted 56 RBI in 2006 along with a .440 average, 13 doubles, and five home runs ... also earned a football letter as a cornerback and wide receiver.

Personal: Full name--Alexander R. Trojan ... born January 6, 1989, in Fenton ... son of Alan and Ellen Trojan ... has a brother, Lewis, and two sisters, LeAnn and Cassy ... is undecided on academic major.