Grand Valley State University Athletics

As a Junior (2015)
Appeared in 30 games, making 28 starts at catcher and designated hitter ... hit .337 with 16 runs and 15 RBIs ... had walk-off hits against Ashland (March 3) and Malone (May 7), and a walk-off RBI fielder's choice against Findlay (April 18) ... tallied season highs in hits (four), RBIs (four) and total bases (five) against Findlay (April 17) ... had a season-high five at bats against Gannon (March 2) ... notched eight multi-hit games and four multi-RBI outings ... went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run versus Ashland (March 3) ... had a 3-for-4 day with two RBIs and a double at Lewis (April 28) ... went 2-for-4 with the game-winning RBI against Malone in the GLIAC Tournament | Game-by-Game Stats

At Kankakee Community College (2013-14)
Played two seasons under head coach Todd Post at Kankakee Community College ... departed KCC ranked ninth in RBI (110), 11th in doubles (35), tied for 11th in hits (144), 14th in extra base hits (45) 15th in at bats (402) and tied for 15th in total bases (206) in the career record books ... earned an NJCAA All-Region IV Second Team selection as a catcher in 2014 ... helped the Cavaliers claim back-to-back sectional championships (2013-14) ...went a perfect 13-13 stolen base attempts as a sophomore (2014) ... hit .342, got on base at a .410 clip, slugged .510 and drew 17 walks in his final season with the Cavaliers ... named KCC's Rookie of the Year in 2013.

High School
Prepped under head coach Gene Cahan at Crete-Monee High School ... three-time All-Southland Athletic Conference selection, team captain, team Most Valuable Player and NWI Times All-Area selection (2010-12) ... Chicago Sun Times All-Area honoree as a senior (2012) ... member of the ICA All-State All-Star team in 2012 ... batted over .400 in his final three seasons, including a .468 average as a senior, with the Warriors ... smacked four home runs, 20 doubles and a total of 59 hits in 2012 ... helped the Warriors claim SAC titles in 2009 and 2012.

Personal
Son of James McLaughlin and Theresa Stafford ... majoring in sociology.