2002: Expected to be redshirted as a freshman, but an injury to backup catcher Michael New forced him into playing time…went 2-for-3 in his very first intercollegiate game as a starter against Lafayette (3/27)…also had a starting assignment vs. Western Kentucky (4/7), but was used primarily as a late-inning defensive replacement…lone RBI of the season came on a bases-loaded walk against Arkansas State (4/12).

Prior to FIU: Played all four years for head coach Jose Novas at Coral Park High School…drafted in the 46th round by Chicago White Sox in the 2001 Major League Draft…played for the Marlins in the East Coast Professional Showcase and for the Pirates at the Baseball America Area Code Games…recruited by Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama and South Florida.

Personal: Enjoys fishing…son of FIU baseball assistant coach Rolando Casanova…uncle Humberto Acosta played baseball for University of Miami and the Milwaukee Brewers…son of Rolando and Sylvia Casanova…born May 6, 1983…Undecided major.