Justin Vinyard Bio

February 12, 2004 | Cowboy Baseball

Vinyard, a mid-year transfer, looks to challenge for the starting spot at second base.

2002-03: Played one season at Eastern Oklahoma State in Wilburton, Okla. ... was a second-team all-conference pick ... was coached by former Cowboy, Todd Shelton ... started his collegiate career at Central Oklahoma during the 2001-02 academic year ... also considered New Mexico State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year letterwinner as a shortstop/pitcher at Choctaw High ... earned first team all-city honors.

PERSONAL: An economics major ... son of Debra Vinyard ... born September 23, 1981 ... has one brother, Derek ... likes to hunt and fish in his spare time ... career goal is to own a building company ... favorite athlete is Alex Rodriguez ... favorite movie is Tombstone ... favorite musician is Gary Allen ... chose Oklahoma State because he wanted to be a part of an excellent baseball program with a good tradition.