2006: Appeared in two games, making one start...collected one hit and made three put outs and three assists...season cut short due to injury.

2005: Started 17 games while making 22 appearances in his first season at Adelphi...recorded first hit and RBI during March 4 match-up against Lewis University...collected ten hits in 50 at bats, with 10 RBI and three doubles...collected with 51 assists and 22 put outs.

At Briarcliffe Junior College: Captain and academic All-America selection.

At St. Peter's Boys Prep: Four-year starter at shortstop and team captain on the varsity baseball team...Daily News all-star and Newsday all-star selection as a senior...regional all-star selection and starter in the all-star game.

Personal: Son of George and Denise Tropiano...majoring in psychology...born on July 19, 1984...has one brother, Chris and two sisters, Kim and Lauren...enoys baseball and working out in free time.