Flagler College Athletics

Coach Barnett says: “Brandon is one of our hardest throwers and will be used as one of our top three starters this year.”

2007 (JUNIOR): Made 13 appearances on the hill with six starts and a complete game...Posted a 2-5 record with two saves and a 5.61 ERA...Went 1-1 with two saves and a 2.89 ERA when he went to the closer role...Picked up first save after tossing 2.1 innings, allowing one hit and fanning three at Webber International (Apr. 3).

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Tallahassee Community College…As a sophomore, posted a 3-2 record with a 3.63 ERA and a staff-best six saves…Made 23 appearances and fanned 33 batters…As a freshman, post a 0-1 record and made nine appearances…Struck out 14 batters in 12.2 innings pitched…Played for Head Coach Mike McLeod…Also played in the Northwoods Summer League in 2005 for the Alexandria Beetles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville…Lettered three years in baseball for Head Coach Tony Sowers…Honorable Mention All-State Class 5A selection in 2004…A third-team All-First Coast honoree…A two-time first-team All-Conference selection.

PERSONAL: Son of Pat and Kelly Rapoza…A sport management major…Has two brothers and a sister…His favorite athlete is Roger Clemens.