JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons in the outfield and at first base at Santa Rosa Junior College. Earned all-Big 8 Conference honors as a sophomore when he hit .301 with 12 doubles, seven home runs and 39 RBI. Also had a solid freshman season with a .333 batting average and a state JC-leading 18 doubles. He also hit three home runs that season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended El Molino High School in Duncan Mills, Calif., and graduated in 2006. He earned three letters in baseball as a pitcher, third baseman and outfielder. He was captain of the team his final two years there. He also earned three letters in football as a tight end and a linebacker, and also was captain of the team for two seasons. He earned first-team all-league honors as a junior and senior in baseball and first-team all-Empire Area honors both seasons as well. Hit .506 as a senior. Was a first-team all-league selection in football as a junior and senior, and also an all-Empire pick as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born on September 22, 1988. His parents are Randy and Gina Casini, and he has one brother, Andy, and one sister, Jaime. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, and being outdoors. He is a Business Management major.  Has a 4-year-old son Dantae Casini. Made the Dean’s List at Santa Rosa in 2007.