2008: Made 18 appearances with 10 starts…Had six hits, including three doubles…Drove in two runs and scored twice…Was successful in his only stolen base attempt.

Valley Stream South: Played four years, earning three varsity letters for coach Ken Ward...Earned All-Conference honors his junior and senior years, batting over .400...Led his team in home runs, batting average and runs batted in.

Personal: Son of Jennifer and Kenneth Grassano...Undecided major...His father was drafted out of high school and played Triple-A for the St. Louis Cardinals organization...His brother, Kenny, plays baseball at C.W. Post.