Class: FR-HS
Position: P/1B
Height: 6-4
Weight: 210 pounds
Previous School: Houston HS
Hometown: Germantown, Tenn.

2010 (Freshman): Appeared in 15 games starting eight ... Posted a 1-4 record and two saves with a 6.64 ERA ... Notched 26 strikeouts in 39.1 innings of work ... Performed well at Vanderbilt allowing one run, which was scored after two wild pitches, three hits and struck out five in 5.1 innings ... Earned a save after recording two outs at Troy ... Earned second career save against UALR after allowing no hits or runs in two innings.

Houston HS
Played three seasons under head coach Lane McCarter ... Received All-State and All-Region honors ... Named Best of Preps as a senior ... Posted 1.20 ERA with 9-1 record while batting .349 with five home runs and 12 doubles.

Personal
Born on Nov. 30, 1990 ... Son of Danny Palo ... Majoring in business administration.