2012: Played in 19 games as a freshman making eight starts...went 2-for-4 in his Crusader debut in Fayetteville, Arkansas versus the 4th-ranked Razorbacks on Feb. 25th...knocked in his first career RBI the following day in a 10-9 extra-inning win at Baum Stadium, securing Valpo's first ever win over an SEC school...stayed in pinch-hitter role for better part of season until pushed into starting lineup during the Horizon League Conference Tournament...collected six RBI in a 4-for-9 weekend that earned him Most Valuable Player award for the tourney...caught the 27th out in HL championship game in 14-5 win over UIC that sent Crusaders to its first NCAA tournament in 44 years...finished season with .313 average.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Wildkits ... received team’s Program Impact Award as a junior ... earned team Silver Slugger Award as a freshman ... also lettered in football and basketball.

Personal: Mark is the son of Karen Osher ... major is exercise science ... born April 8, 1993.