As a sophomore: Appeared in 10 games for the Lions. Finished with a .200 batting average.

As a freshman: Tied for second on the team with four home runs in his first year at MSSU ... was third in slugging percentage (.445) and extra-base hits (13) ... drove in 18 runs, with 27 hits and 23 runs scored.

In high school: Was selected to the All-Venezuelan team ... also was named Team MVP one year.

Personal: Born January 18, 1985 in Valencia, Venezuela ... son of Santiago Lugo and Branela Purto.