Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2013)
Played in the season's first seven games before being shut down due to injury…Batted .294 in that limited action with five RBI, and did not commit an error in 28 chances…Had two hits in the season opener against Columbus State (2/1), including a double…Notched another double the following day against CSU (2/2).

AS A JUNIOR (2012):
Manned the shortstop position 39 times as a starter…Only committed seven errors during the season, for a .957 fielding percentage…Batted .217 with one home run and 12 RBI…Was hottest during the NCAA Regionals, batting .583 (7-12) with all three of his multi-hit games (two hits each vs. West Florida, Stillman and Delta State)…His 2-run single against West Florida (5/17) was a key to the Sharks' 5-2 win.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played in 40 games, starting in 27...One of eight players to average over .300 on the season (.316)…Split third base starting duties with Ray Navarro and started at shortstop during the postseason…Held a .396 on-base percentage…Known for his defense, ranking third on the team in assists (59) and had a .928 fielding percentage…Scored 19 runs and drove in 15…Hit his only home run of the season against Florida Southern (5/1), going 2-for-6 with five RBI…Went 3-for-5 with three runs and two RBI against Saint Leo (4/16).

AS A FRESHMAN (2010)
Batted .250 in 26 games, including 14 starts…Had an RBI in his first collegiate plate appearance, hitting a sacrifice fly against Newberry (2/5)…Was 2-for-2 with two runs scored vs. Eckerd (4/1) and also went 2-for-2 vs. the Tritons the following day, finishing the series 4-for-4 at the plate…Had a season high six assists while playing shortstop against Florida Memorial (4/27).

CAREER
Played at Jupiter High School under head coach Doug Ferguson…Was a four-year member of varsity baseball…Named team captain and earned First-Team All-County honors…Also played football for two years…Played club ball for the Palm Beach Select.

PERSONAL
Born in West Palm Beach, Fla…Sports management major…Chose to attend NSU because of the family atmosphere…Favorite food is steak…Lists favorite athlete as Dustin Pedroia…Enjoys surfing and fishing…Son of Bruce and Sara Boyd…Has two siblings, Brandon and Brent.