University of Southern Indiana Athletics

2009: Appeared in 19 games out of the bullpen, posting a 2-1 record and a 6.35 ERA...struck out a season-best four batters against Lewis University and Bellarmine University...made his first appearance for USI and struck out his first batter against Armstrong Atlantic State University....posted his longest outing of the season, five innings, against the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

TRANSFER: Transferred to USI after one year at Wabash Valley College...saw action in three games out of the bullpen as a freshman, posting 4.50 ERA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in baseball and soccer at Mater Dei High School (Evansville, Indiana)...was named first team All-SIAC as a senior...helped the Wildcats to the 2007 Indiana State baseball finals after winning the sectional, regional, and semi-state championships.

SUMMER BASEBALL: Helped Funkhouser American Legion to the 2007 sectional championship after posting an 8-1 record.

PERSONAL: Born January 23, 1989...son of Tony and Toni Brandenstein.