Colton Bickerstaff Season 2011

2011 Outlook: Colton Bickerstaff heads north to begin his collegiate career after establishing himself as one of the top catchers in the state of Texas • Is part of a quartet of NU catchers, including returning starters Cory Burleson and Patric Tolentino •
Is a younger brother of NU senior pitcher Chase Adams • Started two games in the Red-White Series, playing defensively at third base • Was also a talented pitcher at the prep level, as he threw a perfect game against Arlington Punteyo while also hitting two home runs.

Before Nebraska: Bickerstaff was one of the top players in Texas, playing at Mineola High School for Coach Heath Ragle • Collected all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association on three occasions • Ended his prep career by hitting .542 with 14 home runs and 17 stolen bases to earn a second district MVP award in 2010 • Was also a two-time All-American and three-time all-district selection • Hit .413 with seven homers, 28 RBIs and 32 runs scored as a junior • Had 20 of his 38 hits go for extra bases, as he added 12 doubles and a triple in helping his team to the bi-district playoffs • In addition to his perfect game against Arlington Punteyo, also had 19 strikeouts in one contest • Lettered four times in baseball, three times in football and twice in track and field • Played legion ball for the Texas Bombers, helping his squad to a 50-14 record in two years.

Personal: Born on Sept. 27, 1991, in Sulphor Springs, Texas • Parents are Sherry Thompson and Cecil Bickerstaff • Has two brothers, Seth and Chase, a senior on the Husker baseball team • Is undecided on a major at Nebraska.