UNC Greensboro

Summer Ball: Played six seasons as an infielder for coach Harry Huskey and the Columbus Cobras ... helped lead his team to the 16-under C.A.B.A. National Championship in Marietta, Ga. in 2007.

High School: Played four years at Pickerington High School North for coach Tim Thomas ... helped lead his team to a state runner-up finish as a senior and two league titles also ... was named all-league and all-district his final three seasons ... earned first-team all-state honors as a senior ... hit .459 with 32 RBI and 49 runs scored as a senior ... holds the school record for batting average, walks and hits in a season ... was also a standout on the hardwood as he lettered three seasons in basketball ... earned all-league and all-district honors all three seasons of basketball ... set the school record for most points, steals and assists in a career ... was also a honor roll student all four years.

Personal: Eric Nikolas Brindle ... born September 30, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio ... son of Bob and Lana Brindle ... has one older sister, Stephanie ... also recruited by UAB, Dayton and Miami (OH) ... majoring in exercise and sports science at UNCG.