2010: Earned a spot as a defensive replacement and spot starter, playing in 16 games, including three starts … Hit .364 in 11 at bats, leading the team … Scored four runs and knocked in two RBI’s … Also had one double, pushing his slugging percentage to .455 … Walked twice, and added a sacrifice fly and a stolen base.

Before Brown: Two-year letterwinner at Bellarmine College Prep … Recorded an excellent on base percentage during his career … Also an impressive defensive player … Played for the All-Star Academy Titans club team.

Personal: John W. Sheridan is the son of William and Martha Sheridan of Palo Alto, California … Has two sisters, Kirsten and Erin … Also enjoys photography and hiking.