WillCampbell

Outlook
Big-bodied first baseman becomes the third Washington recruit in the last four years, joining 2006 SEC Player of the Year Ryan Strieby and 2007 right-handed bullpen stalwart Dewayne Oxford … Possesses a powerful bat and defends well around the bag … Will compete for the job at first base.

Junior College
Becomes UK’s third recruit in the last three years from the state of Washington, joining 2006 SEC Player of the Year Ryan Strieby and right-hander Dewayne Oxford … In 2008, hit .337 with 32 hits, 25 runs, nine doubles, four homers, 21 RBI and 12 stolen bases … In his 2006 season at Bellevue, had 90 at bats, including seven doubles, two triples, and two home runs while driving in 16 RBI and reaching base at a .417 clip … Redshirted during the 2007 Bellevue season … Played for coach Mark Yoshino at Bellevue.

High School
A four-year letterwinner at Bishop Blanchet High School for coach George Monica … Batted .572 with seven doubles, five triples, and eight home runs, complementing 37 RBI as a senior … Earned first team all-metro and all-state honors as a high school senior … Played basketball as a freshman and junior.

Personal
Born March 23, 1987 in Seattle, Wash. … Son of Robert and Cheryl Campbell … Has a sister, Jewel (23).