2007: Played in 28 games and started 16 games at catcher for the Panthers ... finished the season with 10 hits and four RBIs ... was 2-of-3 with a run and two RBIs against Indiana State (4/28) ... hit .179 on the season.

JUCO: Played two seasons at East Los Angeles CC.

Personal: Born on Feb. 12, 1984 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic ... son of Eduardo Almonte and Marcia Rozon ... majoring in liberal arts.