General: Arends joins the Tigers from Harvey, N.D., where he was a first baseman and pitcher for the Harvey High School Hornets.
High School: He is a three-year starter and four-time letterwinner in baseball … won Rookie of the Year in 2016 … All-Region champions in 2014 and 2015 … two-year starter in football and named to the All-Region Team.
Personal: Born June 23, 1999 … son of Scott and Christy Arends … plans to major in criminal justice.