As a Freshman (`01): Mainly used as a pinch hitter or designated hitter. In 51 plate appearances had 10 RBI and one home run against Florida International (1/17). In the same game had a season-high three RBI.

High School: Attended Cardinal Gibbons High School where he played for George Petik. Earned Second Team All-County honors in 1999 and First Team in 2000.

Personal: Business major. Son of Norm and Irene Thoms. Born September 13, 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL