2007 SEASON: Redshirt.

PREP CAREER: Played four years of baseball at Deer Valley High School... helped team to a 2006 League Championship, batting .294 with 12 RBI, 10 walks, and a .433 OBP in 25 games... earned Second Team All-League honors... also played two years of football.

PERSONAL: Travis Higgs... goal for the season is to strengthen his weaknesses by working hard... chose USF because of the coaches, the weather, and it's close to home... best advice for youngsters is "Don't slack off in school, you need those grades"... favorite movie is The Natural... favorite food is a burger, fries and a coke... parents are Kevyn and Cynthia Higgs... born September 6, 1988 in San Francisco, CA.

GIARRATANO ON HIGGS: "Travis has made great strides as a catcher. He possesses plus power with his bat and has excellent leadership skills behind the plate"