2008: Appeared in 21 games making three starts...scored six runs and picked up his first collegiate hit against Augusta State (3/1)...was successful two out of three stolen base attempts.

Great Neck South: Varsity baseball and basketball player.

Personal: Enjoys surfing, reading and photography...would like to peruse entrepreneurship...father and grandfather both played professional baseball...son of Edward Ford and Ivonne Mercado...one brother, Danny.