Solid lefthanded hitting infielder who gained experience last year when he filled in for an injured Jeremy Chlan down the stretch • has a very good baseball background • polished player who will battle for time at second base this year.

2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Went 2-for-5 with a run, an RBI and drew a walk • was 1-for-3 with a run and an RBI in Big Ten play • had first career hit at North Dakota State on May 7 • reached base twice, and was 1-for-1 with a run and an RBI against No. 19 Michigan on May 11.

2007:
Redshirted the 2007 season.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduated from McKinney North High School in McKinney, Texas • high school coaches were Brooke Court and Brandon Milam • named First-Team All-District and First-Team All-County as a senior • he batted .377 in his senior season and helped his team advance to the state semifinals as a senior.

PERSONAL:
Major is Construction Management • son of Tom and Nancy Hanish • younger brother of Tyson Hanish, who played for Northern Iowa and is in the New York Yankees farm system • lists biggest sports thrill as advancing to the state tournament in baseball • born Aug. 20, 1987.