Strong right-handed hitter with the potential to hit with power...will add depth at first base and designated hitter 2007: played in 15 games last season, registering one hit...drew three walks on the season...had a .946 fielding percentage

Pre-McNeese: transfer from Hill Junior College...last year at Hill, batted .346 with six home runs and 35 RBI...prepped at Nederland High School..four year member of Academic All district team...three year all-district selection in high school...two time Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team member

Personal: Birthdate: 8/12/1986...parents are Bret and Missy Brauninger...majoring in TV/Radio Mass Communications