Jay Ackal Class: Sophomore Hometown: Mandeville, La. High School: St. Paul's School Height / Weight: 6-2 / 175 Position: OF Birthdate: 03/25/1988 Experience: HS Major: Undecided

High School: Three-year starter at the St. Paul's School where he played third base and centerfield for coach Mick Nunez...helped lead the Wolves to the state playoffs all three years, claiming All-District 4-5A honors each season...as a senior, hit .411 with six home runs, 30 RBI and 10 stolen bases en route to earning All-St. Tammany Parish and All-Clarion Herald honors and claiming a spot in the Louisiana All-Star Game as a senior...off the diamond, was a member of the honor roll.

Personal: Born Jules James Ackal on March 25, 1988 in Houston, Texas...son of Mitch and Sally Ackal...has one brother, Mitch, who played baseball at Rice, and two sisters: Caroline and Melissa...undecided on major.