2011: Served as Illinois State's primary bullpen catcher ... appeared in ten games and started one ... collected one hit, drove in one run and scored one run ... collected his first collegiate hit against Chicago State, going 1-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored, plus he was hit by a pitch (4/1) ... started his first collegiate game versus Chicago State and hit a sacrifice to advance a runner in the game (4/3) ... made his only Missouri Valley Conference appearance at Southern Illinois (5/14).

Harlem High School: Hit .400 with eight home runs, 35 RBI and 10 stolen bases as a senior ... helped St. Viator win the 2010 IHSA Regional Championship ... earned all-conference and all-area selections as a junior and a senior ... hit .425 as a junior with five home runs and 40 RBI ... also played varsity football and basketball.

Personal: Born 2-20-92 in Park Ridge, Ill. ... son of Dan and Emily Sipiora ... has one sister, Danielle, who also attends Illinois State ... major: marketing