Colin Bates Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Naperville, Ill. High School: Naperville Central Height / Weight: 6-1 / 179 Position: RHP B/T: R/R

2007 SEASON
Redshirt season • Had thoracic outlet decompression surgery due to a blood clot in his right shoulder in November 2006 and rehabbed throughout the season • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and earned Dean's List honors in the spring semester.

NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year standout at pitcher and third base for coach Bill Seiple at Naperville Central High School • Led team to state title as senior • Earned all-state honors as senior from the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune and Prep Baseball Report • Two-time all-conference choice and 2006 conference player of the year • Also played football for two seasons • Member of the National Honor Society • Played summer ball with the White Sox Academy and went 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA.

PERSONAL
Colin James Bates is the son of Brian and Diane Bates • Born in LaGrange, Ill. • Has an older brother • Has not declared a major at Carolina • Lists favorite movie as "Field of Dreams" and favorite book as "Moneyball" • Favorite pro teams are the Chicago White Sox, Bears and Bulls • Favorite foods are cereal, Oreos and chips and salsa • Modeled his game after Jon Garland and would like to switch places for a day with Jose Contreras.