High School: Attended Berkeley Carroll High School in Brooklyn, N.Y....earned three varsity letters for the Lions while playing third base and outfield...hit .404 with two home runs and 13 stolen bases as a junior and .401 with a home run and 11 steals as a senior...earned Lions Award, Gold Glove Award and Coach's Award...also played football for two years.

Personal: Antonio J. Cardona...born October 15, 1985, in Brooklyn, N.Y....son of Irma Rosa and Cesar Cardona...brother of Yamil...majoring in history...enjoys video games and hanging out with friends...lists the New York Yankees as his favorite team and Lance Berkman as his favorite athlete.