As a Sophomore: Played in 12 games in 2015, making one start ... went 2-for-5 at the plate, including hitting his first career home run in a win over Lincoln ... scored seven runs on the season and was 2-for-2 in stolen base attempts ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a Freshman: Appeared in two games during the 2014 season as a pinch runner ... named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll for his work in the classroom.

In high school: Was a three-year letterwinner for head coach Jim DeGraw at Rockhurst High School ... helped his team to back-to-back district championships ... a 2013 Ban Johnson Summer League All-Star Game participant ... also earned three letters in football and won a state championship in 2010 ... a three-time second teamm All-Academic honoree.

Personal: Computer Information Systems major ... son of Dominic and Marie Brancato.