2011 (Freshman): Made three appearances as a freshman, pitching two innings of reliefe for the Cougars... Struckout two batters and allowed three hit and four earned runs.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 1 year of baseball at The Gunnery in Washington, Conn., following 3 varsity seasons at Daniel Hand High in his hometown of Madison, Conn. ... Was a first-team All-Western New England Prep Baseball League (WNEPBL) pitcher in his 2010 season at The Gunnery, a post-graduate prep school ... Went 6-1 with a 2.62 ERA for the Highlanders, who went 10-5-1 on the season with a 9-4 record within the 10-team league and played in the WNEPBL semifinals ... Recorded 58 strikeouts with only 6 walks in 55 innings ... Was named a Gunnery All-Star ... As a 2009 senior at Hand, was team captain and recipient of the team's coaches and most improved awards.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 1, 1991, in Coral Springs, Fla., to Mike (sales rep) and Susan (site manager) Brown ... Has 2 sisters (Kailey and Samantha) ... His father, Mike Brown, was an All-American baseball and football player at Tufts (Mass.) University ... Majoring in business administration ... Would like to be a sports broadcasting analyst after his playing career ... Enjoys golfing, running, watching movies, and going to the beach.