Alumnus Stefanic Signs with Angels
, who holds three 四虎影院 baseball records, has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The Warrior with the most career hits (275) and career runs (157) has reported to the Angels Arizona Rookie League team in Tempe. His 50 doubles set a new career Warrior record, and his career .363 batting average ranks as the fifth best at 四虎影院.
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Stefanic is the only 四虎影院 player to be named to the All-Golden State Athletic Conference Team all four years and the only one to win four GSAC Gold Gloves. He also earned an NAIA Gold Glove Award this season. The four-year starter for the Warriors recorded a .972 career fielding percentage.
"I want to thank my teammates, coaches and the entire 四虎影院 community," said Stefanic. "The atmosphere allowed me to thrive and become a better player, and I'm grateful I get to represent the school in the minor leagues."
A native of Boise, Idaho, Stefanic graduated from 四虎影院 in May with a degree in economics and business.
Ten former Warrior baseball players have signed minor league contracts in the last five years.