Colorado State University Pueblo

Junior College: Was an all-Western States Conference selection at Los Angeles Pierce College in Los Angeles, Calif. ... Led the WSC in doubles in 2010 ... His .288 with 12 doubles.

High School: Was a two-time All-FCIAC selection at Fairfield Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Conn. ... Was a Connecticut Post all-star selection ... Hit the first home run in FLHS history ... Was also a standout soccer player, earning two all-conference honors and serving as team captain for two seasons ... coached by Keith O''Rourke ... Also played badminton ... Was a FCIAC Scholar Athlete, graduating with a 3.4 GPA.

Personal: Son of Mark and Laurie Gilula ... Has a twin sister, Molly ... Has overcome a 2008 "Tommy John" surgery to succeed on the baseball diamond ... Describes himself as a "major baseball card collector" ... Lists his favorite baseball team as the St. Louis Cardinals ... Is majoring in business.