Chico State Athletics

One of six true freshmen on the Wildcats’ roster…Pre-Chico Days: A 2021 graduate of Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley…Batted .349 over four varsity seasons…Hit .429 as a senior, earning First Team Grossmont Valley League and Second Team All-East County honors…Also lettered in basketball…Personal: Born March 28, 2003, in San Diego…Son of Ernie Jr. and Alisha…Has three siblings: Eli, Alissandra, and Evanna…His dad is his hero (“he is the one who taught me to be the man I am today; to be successful off and on the field”…Says he’s grateful for “just being able to play the sport I love and playing at a very high competitive level”…Why he chose to attend Chico State: “It felt like a place where I would have more opportunities than other schools and meet new people to have long-term relationships with”…His greatest sports moment is “being able to be around my teammates having fun and playing the game we love”…The most interesting thing he’s ever done is hit for the cycle…The most impressive thing he’s ever accomplished is being part of a triple play “2-4 times”…Has learned by playing baseball to “just being patient and allow myself to go through many failures in order to learn from my mistakes”…Enjoys golfing and spending time with friends…Claims “I am good at every video game I play”…Admits to being a sneakerhead…At the top of his bucket list: “Travel across the world”…Best advice ever received came from his dad: “Stay patient and follow your dreams; it’s all in God's hands, and to never give up”…Majoring in kinesiology.