REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2024)
48 GP, 40 GS, .312/.378/.396, 19 RBI, 28 R, 2 HR, 7 2B, 48 H, 15 BB, 4 SB
- Played in 48 games with 40 starts in the infield (21 at 2B, 18 at 3B, 1 at SS).
- Slashed .312/.378/.396 with nine extra-base hits (2 HR, 7 2B), 19 RBIs, 28 runs scored, and four stolen bases (4-for-6).
- The .312 batting average was the fourth-best on the team.
- Had 12 multiple hit games and three multiple RBI outings on the year.
- Finished the season on a 14-game reached base safely streak and also recorded a nine-game hitting streak on the season.
- Hit .464 (13-for-28) over the final seven games of the season--the NCAA Tallahassee Regional and Big 12 Championship--with one homer, one double, five runs scored and one RBI.
- Had a career-best four-hit game in a NCAA Tallahassee Regional victory over Alabama by going 4-for-5 with a run scored. Also went 3-for-4 with a double and a homer in a elimination-game victory over Stetson at the NCAA Tallahassee Regional.
- Registered a .961 fielding percentage with 40 putouts, 84 assists, and just five errors on the year.
Previous School - Louisville (2022-2023)
- Attended and played baseball for the Louisville Cardinals in 2022 and 2023.
- Helped the Cardinals reach the Super Regionals in 2022.
- Redshirted the 2022 campaign.
High School
- Prepped at John Carroll Catholic High School in Fort Pierce, Fla.
- Tabbed the 2021 TC Palm All-Area Player of the Year.
- Named to the TC Palm All-Area Team from 2018-2021.
- Also played football in high school and named a 2020 Class 3A All-State Football First Team Offense honoree.
- Rated the No. 17 shortstop and No. 80 player in Florida by Perfect Game.
- Played club/travel ball for FTB.
Personal
- Graduated from John Carroll Catholic HS in 2021.
- Birthday is Sept. 22.
- Son of Melissa Calise and Larry Lankow.
- Siblings are Bradley, Lyla, Hunter and Landon.
- His mom played softball at Weber University and his dad played baseball at Warner Southern.
- Enjoys fishing playing video games and hanging out with friends.
- Favorite pro sports teams are the LA Lakers, Miami Marlins and Miami Dolphins.
- Favorite food is chicken fettuccine alfredo.
- Favorite TV show is Rick and Morty.
- Chose UCF because it's a beautiful school with a great culture.
- Plans to major in Interdisciplinary Studies at UCF.