Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2009 (SOPHOMORE): Redshirted.

2008 (FRESHMAN): Played at Georgetown College.

HIGH SCHOOL: Batted .329 his senior year with 23 RBI ... named “Most Improved Player” his senior year ... named to the honor roll all four years of high school ... played summer ball for the Ohio Heat in the summer of 2008 and the FCA Astros in the summer of 2007 ... lettered in football all four years of high school.

PERSONAL: Born January 19, 1989 ... son of Chris and Carla Shrimpton ... majoring in biology (pre-medicine).

Get to Know Brian Shrimpton ...

One interesting fact about yourself: I play guitar

What is currently playing on your iPod: Eric Church or Brad Paisley

What is your favorite inspirational quote: “It ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward” - Rocky Balboa

Favorite movie: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

If you could have dinner with three people, they would be: Johnny Bench, Hayden Panetierre, and Will Ferrell.

Favorite food: Pork tenderloin with mom’s mac and cheese.

Three things on your “bucket list” are: Travel to Ireland, go on an African safari, and start a family.

What song gets you pumped before games: “Down” by 311

Plans after baseball: Go to graduate school to become a physician assistant.

What do you want to accomplish before your career at EKU is over: Win an OVC championship.