TITANS `05: He hit .343 in 54 games for the
Titans', making 25 starts mainly in center field, platooning with
Bobby Andrews Sported a six-game hitting streak from Mar. 5
to Mar. 13, going 7-for-12 (.583) over that stretch
Collected eight multi-hit games, including two in which he knocked
three against UC Santa Barbara (May 1) and Pepperdine (May 10)
On May 10 vs. Pepperdine, he also collected a career-high
five RBI, finishing 3-for-3 with a home run and his first career
triple in the Titans' 13-4 victory Hit his first career
homer on Mar. 13 against the then No. 1 Tulane Green Wave
Made no errors in the outfield in 61 chances.
TITANS `04: Appeared in 33 games, making a pair
of starts in the outfield Hit .158 on the season, collecting
his first career hit against Pacific on Apr. 8 Used mostly
as a pinch-runner for the Titans as a freshman, Tripp scored 13
runs on the season, including a career-best two runs against LMU
(Apr. 13) and Cal Poly (May 1) Scored the game-tying run on
a wild pitch in the national championship-clinching game against
Texas and scored the tying run on a Ronnie Prettyman single in the
Titans' 2-1 extra-inning victory over Long Beach State on May
21.
LOS ALAMITOS H.S.: A four-year starter in
baseball and football Named first-team all-league three
years in baseball, as well as team MVP his senior year Led
football team to CIF championship while being named Sunset League
MVP and first-team All-CIF as a wide receiver.
PERSONAL: Born on April 2, 1985, in Artesia,
Calif. Parents are John and Natalie Tripp Full name
is Brandon John Tripp His nickname is Tripper Has a
younger sibling (Jordan) Says his grandfather is his
greatest influence Majoring in communications Eats a
Snickers before each game Would like to see Miami &
Texas added to the Titans' schedule Says his greatest sports
thrill was winning the College World Series in 2004 Likes to
work out and swim in his free time Models his game after Ken
Griffey, Jr. Favorites include: Los Angeles Angels of
Anaheim (team), Old School, Van Wilder, & Hitch (movies), Will
Smith (actor), Usher, Eminem & 50 Cent (musical artists),
BaseballAmerica.com and myspace.com (web sites).