Ben Brungardt

Position:
C
Height:
5-8
Weight:
170
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Reading, Mass.
High School:
Reading Memorial

2020 – Redshirt Freshman: Saw action in three games before the remainder of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... Made his collegiate debut with a pinch hit walk at Navy (2/29) ... Walked and remained in the game at catcher in the Navy series finale (3/1) ... Entered as a defensive replacement at No. 4 Georgia (3/7).

2019 – Freshman: Did not see game action.

Before UMass: Attended Reading Memorial High School in Reading, Massachusetts… Played under coach David Blanchard… Served as team captain senior year… Also played Football… Plans to major in Communications

Brungardt on UMass: "I chose UMass because it not only gave me the opportunity to continue my athletic career, but also to receive an outstanding education."

Personal: Is the son of Chris and Christine Brungardt ... Has one sibling, Beth ... Was born in Seoul, South Korea ... Uses his spare time cooking and playing video games ... Enjoys watching Marcus Stroman pitch ... Intends to study communication.