California State University at Bakersfield Athletics

CSUB
2009: Garrett Brankse earned his first collegiate start behind the plate in CSUB’s third game against St. Louis (2/21/09)...had an RBI double for his one hit of the game...appeared in 15 total games...hit his first collegiate home run in a 23-10 loss to Buffalo (3/12/09)...has also made nine appearances in relief on the mound.

CHINO HIGH SCHOOL
Branske hails from Chino High School, where he led the Cowboys to the Sierra League Championship in 2006 and 2007…a second team all-league selection in 2007 and 2008...was named MVP of the Brian Hamilton Tournament in 2008...hit at a .347 average with 31 hits, 24 runs scored, seven doubles, two triples, four home runs and 21 RBIs in 2008…also played varsity football.

SUMMER LEAGUE
Branske pitched for the San Luis Obispo Rattlers in 2009...went 2-0 with a 3.50 ERA in 12 appearances (18 innings)...played for the SoCal Giants in 2008.

PERSONAL
Branske as not declared a major at CSUB…plans on pursuing a professional baseball career...parents are John and Linda Branske...born August 29, 1990, in Chino, Calif.