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Redshirt sophomore that has spent one full season with the Georgia Tech program ... Arrived on the Flats after spending one year at Middle Georgia Junior College ... Physically gifted outfielder that has tremendous power and speed while possessing a strong throwing arm.
Drafted in the 33rd round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft, but elected to attend college.
2007: Redshirted.
Junior College: Played one season for coach Craig Young at Middle Georgia JC.
High School: A two-year letterwinner for coach Billy Nicholson at Centennial, where he played center field ... Hit .411 with 12 doubles and seven home runs during his senior year ... Holds the Centennial record for career stolen bases (46) ... Set single-season marks for runs scored (31) and stolen bases (31) in his final season ... Helped the Knights to the region championships during his sophomore season ... Member of the All-America East Team in 2005 ... Participated in The 2005 All-American Game in Albuquerque ... Also played three years of football at Centennial.
Personal: Full name is Michael James Klindt ... Born April 25, 1987 ... Son of Mike Klindt and Karen Klindt ... Father played basketball at the Air Force Academy from 1965-69 before remaining as a coach from 1969-72 ... Grandfather played fast-pitch softball for Dow A.C. from 1947-52 and helped guide his team to the 1950 World Championships ... Majoring in Management.
