Crimson Tide looks to even season series against Trojans
2011 SEASON RECAP: Helped with the infield responsibilities filling in where needed on a game-to-game basis ... saw action in 37 games, starting 23 of them ... hit .167 for the season with 11 runs and seven RBI while walking 11 times and stealing a base ... started 14 of the 17 SEC games he appeared in knocking in three runs and four RBI while adding seven walks over that time.
JUNIOR (2011):Tallahassee Regional: Came in as a defensive replacement at second base in the second Central Florida game ... did not get an at-bat. SEC Tournament: Only action of the SEC Tournament came as a defensive replacement against Arkansas (5/27). South Carolina: Came in as a defensive replacement at second base in game three of the series ... did not see any action at the plate. Auburn: Appeared in Sunday's series finale for his only action on the weekend ... came in as a pinch runner and stayed in for defensive purposes at second base. Samford: Came in as a defensive replacement at second base ... went 0-for-1 in his lone at-bat of the night. Tennessee: Went 0-for-5 with one run and one RBI while walking twice in the three games. MVSU: Started both games at second base ... went 1-for-4 with two runs, walking once and getting hit by a pitch in the midweek series. Vanderbilt: Started all three games at second base ... went 1-for-10 with one run for the weekend. Arkansas: Started all three games at second base ... went 0-for-8 with one RBI for the series. USA: Started the game at second base ... went 1-for-3 with one run in the contest. UAB (Regions): Started the game at second base ... went 0-for-3 at the dish. Kentucky: Started in all three games, the first two at third and the last one at second base ... went 2-for-10 with one RBI and two walks. Jacksonville State: Got the start at third base ... went 1-for-4 at the dish. UAB: Got the start at third base ... went 1-for-4 with a RBI. Mississippi: Came in a pinch hitter and defensive replacement at third base in game one and then proceeded to start the final two games at third ... went 1-for-4 with a run and a RBI, while walking three times and sacrificing himself twice. EIU: Was 1-for-2 in game two of the series ... had a pinch-hit single in the seventh and remained in the game to play shortstop. NWSU: Appeared in two games, starting game two of the series at second base ... went 1-for-3 with two runs, a RBI and a walk in his two games. Southern Mississippi: Came in as a defensive replacement at second base. USA Classic: Saw action at second base in all three games, coming in as a defensive replacement in the first two and starting the final one ... went 0-for-2 with a run and a walk for the weekend. Alabama State: Came in as a defensive replacement at second base in the top of the sixth inning ... went 0-for-0 at the plate with one walk. Alcorn State: Played in three games, starting one at second base (2/19) ... went 1-for-3 with one RBI ... got his first hit for the Tide, a double, in a pinch-hit situation (2/18).
SOPHOMORE (2010): Did not see action.
FRESHMAN (2009): Did not see action ... missed the 2009 season with an injury.
FRESHMAN (2008): Redshirted and did not see action.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Was a three-year starter at Tuscaloosa Academy for John Rushing ... hit .656 with four home runs and 40 RBI as prep senior ... three-time honorable mention AISA All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... played summer ball for Tuscaloosa Post 34 ... member of 2007 Alabama State American Legion Championship team ... led team to the Battle of Omaha (Neb.) championship, played in conjunction with the 2007 College World Series ... full name is James Lundy Tullidge ... son of James and Jennifer Tullidge ... last name is pronounced Tuh-lidge ... has one brother, Jeremiah, who signed with Alabama to play baseball and one sister, Jessica.