2008: Saw action in 35 contests, making 28 starts in his first season. Had a .268 batting average. Recorded 26 hits and scored 22 runs. His 17 walks were second on the team. Had two games where he recorded three walks. Had two hits and drove in two runs in a win over Lock Haven (3/6). Recorded a double and three walks in a win over American International (3/22). Hit his first career homerun in a 2-for-4 performance in a win over Assumption (4/17). Had career-highs in hits (4) and RBI (3) in a win over Southern New Hampshire (4/27).

High School: 2007 graduate of Norwalk High School.  Four-year letterwinner, serving as captain his junior and senior year. Named Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic All-Conference in 2005 and 2007. Earned all-state honors in 2005 and 2007. National Honor Society member.

Personal:  Born on April 19, 1989 in Norwalk, Conn. Son of Angelo and Mary Jane Bruno of Norwalk, Conn. Has one sister, Jessica (22). Majors in accounting at Stonehill. Supports the New York Yankees. Lists Mark Teixiera as favorite athlete.