Really happy for a former teammate of son's (RipkenFanSon was a senior when player was a freshman.) Player earned a bachelor's degree and committed to a SEC program for a graduate degree. Heard he would compete for a starting position. He started 2 games at second and the middle one at SS opening weekend. Went 5 for 11 as team took 2 of 3. Great consolation for a nice young man who lost nearly 2 seasons (2 conference seasons) to covid.