Brian was forced to miss the summer season because of an elbow injury suffered during the college season that required surgery. He was a freshman at Cal Poly in 2012-13 and hit .265 (54-204) in 55 games, with 11 homers and 42 RBIs in 55 games.

He graduated from Valencia High School in Valencia, Calif., in 2012. He hit .395 with nine home runs and 32 RBI as a senior. He also earned first-team All-Foothill League, first-team All-CIF-Southern Section Division I and team MVP honors.

In his junior year, Brian earned first-team All-Santa Clarita Valley and All-Foothill League honors, was named offensive MVP of the league, and participated with the Southwest Future All-Star Team.