PRIOR TO VIRGINIA (WESTERN KENTUCKY)
2026
- Ranked by Baseball America as the No. 134 overall transfer and the No. 13 transfer shortstop following the season.
- Appeared in 37 games with 36 starts as the Hilltopper shortstop.
- Slashed .302/.419/.419 with nine doubles, three triples and 13 RBIs.
- Drew 16 walks and ten HBPs to just 13 strikeouts.
- Tied for the team lead with 18 stolen bases.
2025
- Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.
- Appeared in 56 games with 49 starts as the primary shortstop for the Conference USA Champions, helping the Hilltoppers reach the Oxford Regional.
- Slashed .287/.356/.448 with 11 doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs and eight stolen bases.
Forest Park High School
- Four-year letterwinner in baseball and basketball.
- Four-time All-Conference selection in both baseball and basketball.
- Ranked by Perfect Game as the No. 32 prospect and No. 4 shortstop in Indiana.
Personal
- Born in Huntingburg, Ind.
- Son of Jarred and Natalie Howard
- Has two siblings, Drew and Bree