The Tigers swept the New York Yankees to win the American League Championship Series.  In nine playoff games this season, Dirks went 11-for-35 (.257). 

During the regular-season, he hit .322 with 56 runs, 101 hits, 18 doubles, five triples and eight home runs.

Dirks, who played for the Shockers from 2007-08, earned third team All-America honors in 2008 and led Wichita State to Super Regional appearances in 2007 and 2008.

-Wichita State-