AT NKU: Enters his second season with the Norse…solid starting pitcher who could challenge for All-America honors this year...a transfer from Sinclair Community College, where he was named All-Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. 2006: Appeared in 15 games and started 14 times...finished with an 8-2 record with a 2.86 ERA...earned first team All-GLVC and second team All-Region honors.

PERSONAL: Born on March 27, 1983...son of Doug and Jacqueline Bruns.