HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years at San Clemente High School ... was named all-county and first-team all-league as a junior after hitting .341 with 14 doubles and 10 stolen bases ... hit .310 with 12 stolen bases as a senior ... also recruited by Cal Poly, Fresno State, Dallas Baptist and Cal Poly Pomona.
PERSONAL: Majoring in sports broadcasting ... born Oct. 29, 1991 ... son of David and Jodie Atkinson ... has three brothers - Chris, Tim and Dan ... enjoys fishing and listening to music in his spare time ... favorite movie is Anchorman ... favorite athlete is Dustin Pedroia ... chose OSU because of the strength of the Big 12 Conference and the campus.
