CAMPBELLSVILLE: Speedy outfielder that enters his Junior year of eligibility, and first year for Campbellsville ... Has the ability to play all three outfield positions and is a candidate to hit atop the lineup ... Bats and throws from the right side.
AT OHLONE JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played his Junior College ball at Ohlone Junior College in Freemont, California for Coach Tom Kunis ... While at Ohlone, Townsend saw most of his action in centerfield and was used in the lead off and number nine roll ... Hit .296 on the year and made just one error defensivley ... was 12 for 15 in stolen base attempts ... As a freshman, hit .397 and was a second team all-conference selection.
IN HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at American High School, in Freemont, California, for Coach Tom Bischofberger ... Was a catcher in high school before breaking into the college game.
GETTING TO KNOW ZACH: A Criminal Justice Major, Zachary Robert Townsend was born on November 27, 1987 in Hayward, California ... His parents are Randy and Dawn Townsend ... He has two siblings, Melissa (22) and Lucas (8) ... Hobbies outside of Baseball include cooking, sleeping, and listening to music ... Would like to go into law enforcement after his Baseball career concludes.
