Cody Merrell Bio

January 21, 2005 | Cowboy Baseball

2003-04: Played two seasons at Seminole State Junior College ... was an honorable mention All-American as a sophomore after helping lead the team to the JUCO World Series ... was named to the all-district team and all-region team in 2003 ... also considered Alabama, Florida Atlantic and Texas-Arlington.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was an all-state selection as a senior at Perryton High ... received all-district honors in all four seasons of baseball and also as a power forward on the basketball team ... earned three letters in football as a running back/safety and also was named all-district in three seasons ... earned four letters in both basketball and baseball.

PERSONAL: An education major ... son of Bill and Kay Merrell ...born February 8, 1984 ... has one brother, Bo ... likes to watch TV in his spare time ... favorite movie is Smokey and the Bandit ... chose Oklahoma State because he wanted to play for a winning program and help continue the tradition.