Played baseball at Meridian [Mississippi] Community College (2007) and Mississippi State University (2008).
Utility player, primarily as first baseman, for the Washington Nationals, 2012-present. Playing time is divided between the Nationals and its Class AAA affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs in the International League.
Made major league debut 29 April 2012.
Selected by the Washington Nationals in the 16th round of the 2008 amateur draft.