MISCELLANEOUS: Talented pitching prospect within Army sophomore class ... missed his entire freshman season recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent during high school ... topped out at 89 miles per hour prior to surgery ... throws a very good slider ... competes hard ... has strong will to win ... has the make-up to be a starter now that he is healthy ... has a bright future in an Army uniform ... could see time as a long reliever out of the bullpen this season ... in the mix to be an occasional midweek starter as well ... still developing as a fielder.
2012: Missed the entire season, recovering from Tommy John surgery.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Rumson Fair Haven High ... named to the Rawlings All-Northeast Region second team prior to his senior season ... tabbed an honorable mention All-American before the start of his junior campaign ... honor roll student throughout high school ... AP Scholar.
PERSONAL: Given name is Brian Christopher Hapeman ... born Feb. 11, 1993, in Morristown, N.J. ... parents' names are Christopher and Lisa Hapeman ... has one sister, Amanda ... paternal grandfather, Raymond Hapeman, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1960 ... mother, Lisa, played field hockey at Villanova ... hobbies include golfing and playing stickball ... hopes to work for IBM or Apple in the future ... majoring in Environmental Science.