Before SHU: Played one year varsity baseball at Horace Greeley High School after three years varsity baseball at Blind Brook High School.  Captain his sophomore and junior seasons, All-League sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.

Personal: Nicholas Leiningen.  Born: 10/25/91.  Family: parents Millena and Boris Leiningen.  Favorite Pro Sports Teams: New York Yankees, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks.  Favorite Pro Athletes: Robinson Cano, Henrick Lundquvist.  Favorite TV Show: Lost.  Would like to have dinner with: George Steinbrenner.