Career Highlights: Second season of professional baseball after making pro debut with the Northern League’s Joliet Jackhammers in August 2009…played two seasons at Kansas Wesleyan University from 2008-09…went 8-1 as a senior for the Coyotes in 2009 with a 1.38 ERA, striking out 70 in 65.1 IP…pitched three complete game shutouts…also served as the Coyotes leadoff hitter, batting .360 during his two seasons at KWU…earned KCAC Player of the Year honors in both 2008 and 2009, helping school to back-to-back regular season championships…majored in Health, Physical Education and Recreation at KWU…also played two seasons at Northern Oklahoma College in Enid, hitting .345 as a freshman for the Jets, .258 as a sophomore…began pitching in 2007 at Northern Oklahoma, working striking out four in 5.0 IP…enjoys fishing, water skiing, and video games...played at Mustang High School in Oklahoma…also played football…enjoys fishing, hunting, working out, cooking, and collecting baseball cards…cousin J.R. Conrad played five years in NFL
2009
Joliet (Northern/Ind.): Made one appearance for the Jackhammers, striking out six in 4.0 IP on 8/11 vs. Winnipeg and allowing five earned runs on seven hits with two walks
Kevin Hooper on Brandon: Brandon is small in stature, but has a live arm. I could tell right away watching him tryout that he had confidence on the mound, which I loved seeing. He is a rookie with a lot of upside and I am thrilled to be bringing him to camp.
