BRANDON TRIPP Outfielder
6-2 • 200
L/R
Freshman
La Palma, Calif.
Los Alamitos H.S.
LOS ALAMITOS H.S.: A four-year starter in baseball
and football • Named first-team all-league last three years in baseball,
as well as team MVP his senior year • Led football team to CIF championship,
while being named Sunset League MVP and first-team All-CIF as a wide receiver.
PERSONAL: Born on April 2, 1985, in Artesia, Calif. • Parents
are John and Natalie Tripp • Has one younger brother (Jordan) •
Selected by the Florida Marlins in the 21st round of the 2003 first-year
player draft • Was recruited more for football than baseball out of
high school • Says his parents are his greatest influence for always
supporting him • Lists winning the CIF football championship at Anaheim
Stadium as his biggest sports thrill • Favorites…Los Angeles Dodgers
(team), Will Smith (actor), Old School (movie), Barry Bonds (player).
