University of South Carolina Upstate

2011: Appeared in 18 games and made 12 starts as a rookie… Earned starts as an outfielder and the designated hitter… Totaled seven hits, four runs and two RBI… Scored first collegiate run in Upstate’s 8-5 win over Presbyterian College (Feb. 25)… First collegiate hit and RBI came at Wofford (Mar. 1)… Had one hit and drew a walk at Gardner-Webb (Mar. 2)… Was 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI in the team’s 13-10 win at Charleston Southern (Mar. 9)… Had a career-best three hits to go along with one run in Upstate’s 6-2 win at The Citadel (Apr. 23).

Before USC Upstate: Was a two-sport athlete (football & baseball) at St. Anthony''s High School... Batted .320 with a wooden bat as a senior, owned a slugging percentage of .450 and on-base percentage of .400... Had six doubles, two triples and two home runs during final season while driving in 18 runs... Earned a spot on the all-league team after junior and senior campagins... Also earned the Timothy Popko award for hard work and dedication to the game of baseball.

Personal: Born on April 11, 1992 in Mineola, N.Y... Son of William and Josephine Faust... Has two brothers... Favorite movie is "The Town"... Favorite food is tacos... Favorite TV Show is "Swamp People"... Favorite actor is Will Ferrell... Favorite song is "Lose My Mind" by Young Jeezy... Favorite season is summer... Favorite quote is "If it ain''t broke, don''t fix it"... Favorite sports figure is Anna Kournikova... Most admires his father... Enjoys playing baseball and video games... Aspires to work for U.S. Border Patrol.