2012... Played at Louisiana State University. At LSU, Slaid hit .271 with 10 runs scored, 8 RBI and one home run while making 11 starts. During the summer of 2011, he was named a Prospect League All-Star and a Top 25 Prospect, batting .340 with 10 doubles, two homers and 35 RBI. He was also a member of the 2011 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll.

High School... Prepped at Lakeside High School in Sibley, La... was a three-time first team All-State selection... was named the 2010 Shreveport Times All-Area Player of the Year as a senior.

Personal... Is a kinesiology major... is the son of Jack and Melissa Slaid... has one brother, Jonathan, and two sisters, Jennifer and Lauren.