2007: Redshirted.

Pre-SIU: Ranked 15th-best prospect in the state by Illinois Prep Magazine prior to his senior season...Came to SIU from Eldorado High School, where he earned all-conference, all-south and honorable mention all-state honors...Went 6-0 with 82 strikeouts and a 1.34 ERA as a freshman; 7-3 with 99 strikeouts and a 0.92 ERA as a sophomore; and 7-3 with 123 Ks and a 0.49 ERA as a junior...Did not pitch his senior year...Also hit .474 with five home runs and 23 RBI; and .489 with six home runs as the Eagles' shortstop in his last two prep seasons, respectively.

Personal: Full name is Daniel Matthew Etienne...Majors in Agribusiness Economics...Born October 3, 1987...Son of Steve and Rita Etienne.

Last Updated February 7, 2008