Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL: As a junior, he was a team captain and was named first team all-league, first team all-district, first team all-metro and first team All-Agonis Dispatch ... Was injured most of his senior season ... Was also an all-district basketball player at Grandview Heights High.

PERSONAL: Born October 27, 1989 ... Son of Susan Barte and Trent Barte ... majoring in special education.

Get to Know Chris Barte ...

What is currently playing on your iPod: Zac Brown Band

What is your favorite inspirational quote: “The world owes you nothing, but you owe the world everything”

Favorite movie: The Wedding Singer

If you could have dinner with three people, they would be: Will Ferrell, Mike Myers, and Rev Run (Run DMC).

Pick an actor to play you in the upcoming movie about you: Will Ferrell

Favorite food: Lasagna

Three things on your “bucket list” are: Be able to grow a full beard and catch a marlin on a fishing trip.

What song gets you pumped before games: “Landing in London” by Three Doors Down

What are your pregame superstitions: Listening to music.

Plans after baseball: Coach high school baseball, teach high school special education, and live wherever life takes me.

What do you want to accomplish before your career at EKU is over:
Win the OVC.