2009 Outlook: Cody Asche (pronounced ASH-ee) comes to Nebraska following a decorated high school career • Earned all-state honors his last two years at Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) West High School, finishing his career with a .425 average • Hit .512 with 25 RBIs as a senior and was rated among the top high school prospects in Missouri in 2008 • Shown to be an advanced offensive performer with power potential before he finishes his career • Impressed the coaches with his work ethic, especially on the defensive end, as he adapts to the college level • Will challenge for playing time at both corner infield spots, as he could split time with Jake Mort at third base.

Fort Zumwalt West High School: Asche was one of the top players in the state of Missouri playing for Mike Rimmer at Fort Zumwalt West High School • Finished his three-year career holding records for batting average (.425) and hits (88) • Tabbed for Collegiate Baseball’s High School All-America team as a senior after hitting .512 with three homers, 25 RBIs, 15 doubles and 13 stolen bases • Established single-season school marks for batting average, hits (44), on-base percentage (.580) and slugging percentage (.884) in claiming first-team all-state recognition • Received second-team all-state accolades as a junior, posting a .424 batting average with three homers, three triples, nine doubles, 24 RBIs and 25 runs scored • Earned academic All-Gateway Athletic Conference laurels in each of his three years and was named a scholar-athlete by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Personal: Born on June 30, 1990, in St. Charles, Mo. • Parents are Todd and Julie Asche • Has one brother (Tyler) • Has not declared a major.