2010 (Junior): Appeared in six games  as a pinch hitter and outfielder … Had two hits on the year coming against Northeastern and Fairfield .. Drove in two runs and scored a run in win over Fairfield.

2009: Appeared in seven games, pitching six innings with a 4.50 ERA ... Struck out five.

Before Bryant: A 2007 graduate of Norwalk High School ... Also lettered in football ... Owns two Norwalk school records for most catches in a game (12) and most yards in a game (227).

Personal: Son of Kimberly and Timothy Merritt ... Born March 31, 1989 ... Is undecided in the College of Business.