2004
Played in 47 games and drew 33 starts as the designated hitter in his first season of competition...Became the first MSU player to hit a home run in each of his first three games...Had hits in six of his first eight games...Recorded seven multiple-hit and five multi-RBI games...Hit .273 in 27 SEC games (14 starts).

2003
Exercised a redshirt option as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year varsity starter as an outfielder and in the infield at Venice HS...Earned third-team all-state honors as a senior after hitting .333 with 30 RBI and nine extra-base hits in 29 games...Tabbed as the Indians' best offensive player in 2002...Three-time all-area honoree and named to the 2002 FACA All-Star Team...Earned all-state honors as a junior, hitting .396 while leading the club with 38 hits and 10 doubles...Starred as a sophomore with a .442 BA, 42 hits, 37 RBI and 13 doubles...Posted a .394 career BA with 28 doubles and 88 RBI in three seasons.

PERSONAL
Born Brian Anthony LaNinfa, 10-3-83, in Sarasota, FL...Son of Gerry and the late Barbara LaNinfa of Venice, FL...Majoring in Kinesiology (fitness management).