A.J. Lardo Class: Freshman Hometown: Baldwin, Md. High School: Loyola Blakefield Height / Weight: 5-11 / 196 Position: OF B/T: R/R

At Loyola Blakefield: Hit .495 as a senior ... named Baltimore Sun All-Met team in 2011 ... named to All-Region first team in 2011 ... named Louisville Slugger All-American ... named to the Preseason All-State team in 2010 ... carried a 3.95 grade-point average.

Personal: Albert John Lardo ... son of Al and Jennifer Lardo ... has one sister, Olivia, a junior at Maryland ... favorite sports hero is Troy Polamalu ... biggest sports thrill was participating in the Perfect Game National Showcase ... enrolled in letters and sciences.