2009: Came off the bench in five games for Valpo ... made collegiate debut in a pinch hitting role at Memphis (Mar. 7) ... drew a pinch-hit walk and scored at Northern Illinois on April 29.

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Vikings ... a two-time First Team All-East Central Lakes selection ... a Second Team All-District pick as a junior and senior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in football and basketball.

Personal: Paul is the son of Bill and Jo Heinkel ... major is nursing ... born March 24, 1989.