6-2 / 180 / Junior / RHP
St. Charles, Mo. / Meramec JC

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Enjoyed a fine sophomore season for Meramec CC, compiling a 7-3 record and a 2.28 ERA ... Gave up just 47 hits in 67 innings, striking out 66 hitters and walking just 13 ... Earned Missouri JC All-Star Team honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year All-Conference pitcher for Francis Howell HS in St. Charles, Mo.

PERSONAL: Born William John Brinkmeier on September 19, 1979, in Davenport, Iowa ... Hometown is St. Charles, Mo. ... Son of Bill and Sue Brinkmeier ... Majoring in athletic training ... Lists Greg Maddux as a favorite sports personality.