Brandon will begin his career with CSU squad after sitting out 2009...will be looked upon to add offensive puch to the Cougars' line-up...will catch or play third base defensively.

2009: Did not play...spent year of residency according to NCAA rules

Previous: three seasons in the Atlanta Braves minor league system...7th round selection in the 2005 draft...Minor league career totals - four homers, 26 doubles, 53 RBIs, and a .213 batting averge...Member of 1999 Phenix City Little League United States Champion team.

High School:  Graduate of LaGrange HS...Played 4 years under coach Donnie Branch..Member of the 2004 AAA State Champioship team.

Personal:  Son of Walter & Paula Monk...Favorite food is chicken...Favorite pro athlete is Bo Jackson...Favorite role model in sports is Michael Phelps...Favorite movie is Knocked Up...Plans to 'flip houses' after graduation.