University of West Alabama

2012: Made nine relief appearances for UWA with a 1-0 overall record…In 10.1 innings pitched, gave up just five earned runs and struck out six batters…The eight hits he gave up on the season were the least given up on the team with a minimum of 10 innings pitched…Named to the 2012 Gulf South Conference Honor Roll with a 3.80 GPA in Accounting.

2011: Redshirted in his first season at UWA.

Prior to UWA: Played two seasons at Bevill State Community College in Fayette, Ala. … Saw action as a starter and out of the bullpen with majority of his work coming as a reliever.

High School: Played for Head Coach Todd Agee at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala. … Helped guide the Patriots to a Class 6A State Championship in 2007 as the squad recorded a 44-20 record on the year … Member of the Key Club, Foreign Language Club and the Interact Club.

Personal: Full name is Michael Dixon Lavender … Born on July 15, 1990 … Son of Bill and Susan Lavender … Has one sister, Lauren … Majoring in accounting.