JUCO: Played for former FAU coach Bob Deutschman at Broward Community College...hit .347 with 12 doubles, two triples, one home run and 25 RBI.

High School: Attended Miami Coral Park High School and played for Jose Novas...2001 Most Improved Player.

Personal: Social science major...son of Silvia and Rolando Casanova...born July 29, 1984 in Miami, FL.