Prior to FIU: Played at Polk Community College for coach Johnny Wiggs in 2001 and 2002…given Heart & Hustle Award in 2002… member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society…also named to National Dean’s List and Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges in 2001 and 2002…played for coach Bill Bullock at Lake Region H.S. (1996-2000)…MVP of team in 2000…also named MVP of the 2000 Avon Park Early Bird Tournament…recruited by South Florida and Florida Atlantic.

Personal: Enjoys fishing…twin brother of current FIU baseball player Manuel Monreal…son of Manuel and Carol Monreal…born April 1, 1981…Engineering major.