College: Transfer from University of Hawaii Hilo ... Played in 24 games for Vulcans last season, starting six ... Lettered on team that finished 31-11 and reached West Regional of NCAA Division II national playoffs ... Hit .333 (8-for-24) with 1 double, 7 runs scored and 7 runs batted in ... Also played one year at NCAA I Providence College RI ... Lettered for Friars, starting 28 games and hitting .233.

High School: Attended South Delta Secondary School ... Played six years for Delta Heat Club Team, being 54 of 55 in stolen base attempts ... Team captain at SDSS in basketball, soccer, volleyball and track and field.

Personal: Major is exercise science ... Married to Marc Suderman ... Maiden name was van Nieuwkerk.