PERSONAL DATA: I was born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada to Ray and Violet Brandow. I am the youngest of three children, Drew being my brother, and the oldest, and Darcie being my sister, in the middle.  I currently reside in Sachse, TX with my wife and two children. 

EDUCATION: I attended primary and secondary schools in London, Ontario, and then Oklahoma State University for three years before being drafted my junior year by the Toronto Blue Jays.  I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration that I completed at the University of DeVry.  I am currently completing my teacher certification with Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program, and have accepted the position of 8th grade science teacher at McDonald Middle School in Mesquite.

SPECIAL HONORS: I was a member of the 1988 16-18 year-old Canadian National Youth Team that placed fifth at the World Championships in Australia.  I attended Oklahoma State University where in 1992 I was named to the All-Tournament Team, and set a Big Eight Tournament Single game record with 16 strikeouts.  After joining the Blue Jays in 1992, I returned to Sydney, Australia for a winter session in 1995. I broke the record for most strikeouts in a single season that year with 126.  That same year, I led Knoxville in strikeouts (106), and in 1996 ranked ninth in the International League in ERA, leading Syracuse in wins (8) and strikeouts (103).