UC San Diego

AS A JUNIOR IN 2007: His 14 homeruns were tied for the fifth-highest single-season total in school history... tied for the team lead with 15 multi-RBI games... recorded 17 multi-hit games... hit two homeruns with six RBI in a game against Hawaii Pacific on March 25.

AT CUESTA JUNIOR COLLEGE: The Cuesta JC baseball team finished third in the state and earned an Elite-8 spot in 2005... won the conference title in 2006... earned all-conference honors as a first baseman in 2006... batting average of .384 in 2006 with four homeruns... also participated on the American Legion team (West Hills) and led team with a .480 batting average with 12 homeruns and 30 doubles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade College Prep where the baseball team won the Mission League title in all four seasons... team went to the CIF finals in each year.

PERSONAL: Born January 9, 1986... parents are Tom and Donna Franco... father is a collegiate scout with CSA Prepstar while mother works in fashion with BCBG Max Azria... has two siblings named T.J. and Tracy... T.J. is currently with the Oakland Athletics farm system... uncle, Roger Franco played for Cal State Northridge... a Communications major in Muir College... hobbies include music, golf and surfing.