USF Athletics

High School ? A three-year letterwinner at Gaither High School ... Had attended Alonso High prior to that ...  Earned all-conference honors three times (2003, 2004, 2005) ... Named the team’s Rookie of the Year during his sophomore season ... Two-time all-county selection (2004, 2005) ... Earned third team all-state honors during his senior season ... Was named a Puma Preseason All-American heading into his senior season  ... As a junior was named to the “Perfect Game” Top 10 ... Earned the team’s Best Hitter Award, hitting .360 with two home runs and 30 RBI ... Led the team in five categories ... As a junior he batted .317 with 22 RBI and 25 runs scored .. A member of the National Honor Society  ... Coached by Frank Permuy ... 

Personal ? Full name is Gustavo Miguel Fernandez ... Born Feb. 26, 1987, in Tampa, Fla. ... Son of Jose and Estrella Fernandez ... Has two brothers, Angel (27) and Jose (21) ... Has not declared a major.