PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Played first base, third base and outfield at Cerritos College for his father, Ken, and earned second team all-conference honors during his sophomore season when he hit .325. Started all 44 games for the team and had six doubles, three triples and a home run. He also was 10-of-13 in stolen bases. As a freshman, he started 40 of the 43 games he played in and batted .244 with 12 RBI and 23 runs scored. Had just two errors in the outfield that season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from La Mirada High School in 2007. Played three sports. He earned two letters in baseball as an outfielder and also two letters in football as a tight end and wide receiver. He also earned a varsity letter as a forward on the basketball team. He earned All-Suburban League honors in both football and baseball. Helped his baseball team win the league title his senior year when he hit .350 after hitting .333 as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born on May 26, 1989 in Long Beach, Calif. Parents are Ken and Debbie Gaylord, and he has one brother, Adam, and one sister, Jennifer. His brother plays baseball at Stanford. His hobby is playing guitar. Business Communications is Brian’s major.