2009-10 (Freshman): Appeared in 13 games as a freshman, making 10 starts…Batted .387 with 12 hits, including two doubles…Recorded five runs batted in and drew three walks…Posted a .900 fielding percentage after making 14 putouts in all three outfield positions…Appeared in eight games on the mound, throwing 12 1/3 innings…Posted a 3.41 ERA while striking out six opposing hitters…Held opposing hitters to a .178 batting average…Went 2-for-4 and collected two RBIs against Grand View University (May 28)…Tossed 4.2 innings against Mt. Vernon Nazarene University (March 16), striking out four with no walks and one earned run during the team's trip to Daytona Beach, Fla.

Prior to Ashford: Arrived at Ashford after transferring from Dakota Wesleyan University…Two-time First-Team All-Conference selection while at Union High School…Second-Team All-State pick as a junior and received the Dick Ballheim Award as a senior, presented to the Male Athlete of the Year…Earned Second-Team All-District recognition in junior campaign…Also competed on the football and tennis teams at Union…Coached by Robert Driscoll.

Personal: Born Michael Paul Bruns on Feb. 5, 1990…Son of Teddy and Robbie Bruns…Has three sisters, including Hanna, who is a member of the Ashford volleyball team…Enjoys playing basketball, ping-pong and going fishing…Chose Ashford over Dakota Wesleyan University.

Major: Undecided.