Fuller, a pitcher/infielder from Cincinnati, Ohio, posted a 3-0 record on the mound with two saves and a 2.13 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 23 innings as a senior at Glen Este High School. He also batted .354 with eight doubles, one home run, 17 runs scored, and 15 RBI in 28 games. He was a two-time All-Fort Ancient Valley Conference selection as a junior and a senior.

“Brandon is coming from two premier baseball experiences - Glen Este High School and the Columbus Cobras,” said MVNU coach Keith Veale, who has posted a 676-331 record in 20 seasons at the helm of the Cougars. “He has played at a very high level this summer and performed very well. His baseball background should allow him to get into the competitive mix early in his career. We were attracted to his ability on the mound, but we have not ignored the possibility of position play as well. He is a big, strong athlete with a nice competitive makeup.”

In addition to playing baseball for Glen Este, Fuller has posted a 4-0 record with one save, 26 strikeouts, and a 1.45 ERA in 29 innings of work on the mound this summer for the Columbus Cobras 18-and-under team that has posted a 46-6 record. He also batted .347 with nine doubles, three home runs, and 30 RBI. In addition, Fuller played basketball for two years at Glen Este, received the Outstanding Chemistry Award in 2007, and has been a Disabled American Veterans volunteer.

“There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Fuller of his college choice. “From the first time that I stepped on the campus, it felt like home. I love the campus, the friendly people, and the Christian environment. MVNU has a great academic reputation, and the reputation of Coach Veale and the baseball program speaks for itself. I am very excited to join the MVNU family and am looking forward to growing spiritually, academically, and athletically.”

MVNU is an NAIA school that competes in the American Mideast Conference. The Cougars posted a 35-21 overall record in 2009 and advanced to the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament. The team also qualified for the NAIA playoffs for the 19th time in the past 20 seasons. Over the years, MVNU has had 13 players drafted by Major League teams including Tim Belcher, who was the top pick overall in the 1983 draft. Seven other former players have signed free agent contracts to play professional baseball.