Seth Hood Season 2009

2009 Outlook: Freshman outfielder Seth Hood brings an intriguing background into the Husker program ? Was a multi-sport athlete in high school who was recruited by schools in both football and baseball, but elected to play college baseball ? Possesses some of the best raw power in the program and is just beginning to tap his potential on the diamond ? Made significant strides in his first fall in the program and will continue to improve as he gains more experience on the diamond ? Will add depth to the outfield mix this year, as NU returns three starters with extensive experience at the position, but could become a mainstay in the future.

Moline Senior High School: Hood was one of the top performers in the state of Illinois playing for Coach Derek Lindauer at Moline Senior High School ? Received first-team all-metro and all-conference accolades as a senior, hitting .387 with three homers and 40 RBIs to help his team to a Big 6 Conference title ? Played American Legion baseball in the summer, hitting .370 with seven homers and 36 RBIs for Coach Jimmy Zacharewicz in 2008 ? Earned all-area honors on the diamond in each of his last three seasons and was a four-year letterwinner in baseball ? Starred on the football field as a running back/safety, earning all-metro honors in football ? Graduated in the top 100 in his graduating class and was selected to the National Honor Society ? Received academic all-state laurels in each of his last two years in high school.

Personal: Born on Dec. 16, 1989, in Silvis, Ill. ? Parents are Aimee Grochan and Dennis Hood ? Has one sister (Olivia) and two brothers (Elijah Garcia and Spenser Hood) ? Has not declared a major.