2004 SEASON: Has seen action in 6 games as of March 8. ... Reached base twice in the eighth inning Feb. 20 in a 19-2 win over College of the Siskiyous, singling and being hit by a pitch.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Palomar outfield coach Bruce Elliott and, later, Jason Litt at La Costa Academy. ... Batted .443 as a junior and .420 as a senior. ... Was first-team All-Coastal League two years and second-team All-North County as a senior, when the Mustangs won the Coastal League title.

TRAVEL TEAMS: Played wood-bat ball in the summer of 2003.

PERSONAL: Born April 28, 1985 in La Jolla. ... Son of Tim and Donna Flannery. ... Has 2 sisters, Ginny, 15, and Kelly, 12. ... His father played in the Major Leagues for the San Diego Padres and later was a coach for the Padres. ... Great-nephew of Hal Flannery, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ... His father coached him in high school his senior year..

(Note: Updated on March 8, 2004. Player biographies are updated weekly during the season.)