A chemical engineering major who resides in Branford College ... Versatile player who played third base as a freshman and moved to shortstop in 2004 ... Has fine hands and outstanding feet, making him one of the Bulldogs' best defensive players.

As a sophomore: Did not play in 2003, but was one of two players to start all 39 games in 2004 ... Hit a pair of home runs to rank second on the squad in long balls ... Knocked in three runs twice and was fourth on the team with 17 RBI ... Laid down three sacrifice bunts to tie for third on the squad.

As a freshman: Started all but one game in his rookie campaign ... Hit a solid .282 and had 18 RBI ... Had eight multi-hit games ... Was co-winner of team's Rookie of the Year Award.

At St. Thomas Aquinas High School: Four year letterwinner who was named All-county for three years and led his team to District Championships in two seasons.

WHAT STUPER SAYS ABOUT ESPER: "If you hit a ground ball to Chris Esper, you're out. He made all the plays at shortstop and steadied our infield. It's nice to have that kind of consistency."