Could emerge as the team’s starting catcher once season begins…Developing better defensive skills and footwork behind the plate… Has some power in his bat…Hit .280 at Western Texas College where he threw out 50% of base stealers…Twice was voted MVP of his high school team at Archbishop Romero…Voted by his classmates as the Senior Male Athlete-of-the-Year.

Personal: Born Nov. 10, 1986...Parents are Tony and Berta Ferreira...Has a younger sister, Carly...Majoring in kinesiology...Favorite athlete is Johnny Bench...Enjoys playing foosball and hockey.