Eric returns for his junior season with the Cougars after a solid year in 09...started 47 games at shortstop for CSU in 09...hit .362 in 185 at bats and led the the team in doubles with 14...had several clutch hits for CSU in 09...played summer ball for the Newnan Braves of the Great South League in 09.

2006-08: sat out freshman year as a redshirt at Auburn...Played in the 2007 season for the Tigers and batted .203 with one homer and 21 RBIs...received a medical hardship after a season ending injury.

High School:  Played at Glenwood under coach Tim Faning...Four-year player and part of 2005 state championship squad...Batted .408 with four homers and 20 doubles in his senior season.

Personal:  Son of Kenneth & Leane Skinner...Enjoys Mexican food...Would love to visit Fenway Park in Boston...Favorite role model in sports is David Eckstein...Lists his parents as having the most influence on him...Chose to transfer to CSU because of the great baseball tradition.