BEN AHRENS •  1B
6-4 • 248 • JR • Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Omaha, Neb./St. Thomas (Minn.) Univ.

Transfers to Pitt State from NCAA Division III St. Thomas University... a talented player with solid offensive skills... will look to impact the Gorillas' lineup at first base or as the team's designated hitter... At STU: Spent two seasons at St. Thomas... helped the Tomcats to a 36-12 record and a conference title as a sophomore in 2007... In High School: A three-year starter at Omaha's Kennedy High School... batted .378 with seven HRs and five game-winning hits as a senior in 2005... Personal: Born May 28, 1987... son of John and Shirley Ahrens... a dual sociology and automotive technology major.