2008: Saw action in nine games this season...collected 11 strikeouts in 14 innings.

2007: Made 11 appearances in relief...posted a record of 1-0 with an ERA of 12.15...struck out 10 in 13.1 innings of work.

2006: Appeared in 16 games, posting a team-high two saves...pitched 18.1 innings and compiled an earned run average of 3.00...struck out 12 batters...pitched a career-high 3.1 innings and struck out a career-high four batters in a loss to Augusta State on March 11.

At Oceanside High School: Four year member of the varsity baseball team...team captain senior year...won Nassau county title freshman and senior years...helped lead team to a Long Island Championship after being down five runs by going 3 for 4 with two home runs and driving in three runs...senior year batted .415 with four home runs and 28 RBI's.

Personal: Son of Frank and Pat Valeriano...born November 6...has one brother, Billy...majoring in business.