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Ryan Kucherak
Infield | LSU | Chandler , Ariz .
Report : The No . 2 ranked shortstop in Arizona by Perfect Game for the Class of 2023 . Ranked in 2023 as the state of Arizona ’ s No . 15 overall prospect by Perfect Game . A product of Hamilton High School Chandler , Ariz ., where he was limited in his senior year due to injury … posted a . 325 career high school batting average , a . 588 slugging percentage and a . 478 on-base percentage with 58 RBI and 57 runs scored … Hamilton High earned Class 6A state titles in 2022 and 2023
Freshman Right / Right 6-1 | 186
Personal : Full name is Ryan Anthony Kucherak … Dad , Tony Kucherak , works in sales ; Mom , Cathy Kucherak , works in management … Dad played baseball at the College of Central Florida ; Mom played golf at Florida International University … has one older sister , Tracy … on choosing to attend LSU : “ I wanted to play in front of the best fan base in the country and be surrounded by the best players and coaches ” … born August 24 , 2004 , in Salt Lake City , Utah .
Ryan Troye
Pitcher | UCSB | Brentwood , CA
Sophomore Right / Right 6-3 | 224
Report : Ryan Troye made his mark at Santa Barbara City College in 2023 , emerging as a reliable bullpen arm with 17 appearances and a 1-1 record , striking out 23 batters over the season . Notably , he debuted with an impressive four strikeouts against Hartnell and secured his first career win with 1 2 / 3 scoreless innings against Oxnard . Prior to his college career , Troye showcased his talent at Heritage High School , earning recognition as a three-year letterwinner and a First Team All-League selection , along with prestigious awards like the school ’ s Patriot Award and Principal ’ s Honors . Born on September 5 , 2002 , in Brentwood , Troye continues his family ’ s baseball legacy , with older brother Chris having played for UC Santa Barbara before embarking on a minor league journey with the Boston Red Sox . Majoring in Economics at UC Santa Barbara , Ryan Troye combines his athletic prowess with academic pursuits , poised for success both on and off the field .
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Sebastian Gonzalez
Pitcher | Hawaii | Oakley , Calif .
Report : Sebastian Gonzalez arrives at UH with an impressive resume , establishing himself as a standout left-handed pitcher both in high school and during his summer league stints . Ranked ninth among left-handed pitchers in California and No . 214 overall in the state by Perfect Game , Gonzalez ’ s talent is undeniable . Named the Prospect League Pitcher of the Year in 2023 while pitching for the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp , he showcased his prowess with a stellar 2.22 ERA and 86 strikeouts over 56.2 innings , along with seven saves . A product of Berean Christian High School , Gonzalez earned recognition as a three-year letterwinner and a first-team All-Diablo Athletic League selection as a junior . His pitching dominance continued throughout his high school career , highlighted by a 1.43 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 2022 , and an impressive 4-0 record with a 1.15 ERA as a sophomore in 2021 . Not just limited to the mound , Gonzalez also made an impact at the plate , boasting a . 344 batting average with extra-base hits and contributions to his team ’ s offensive success . With a promising future ahead , Sebastian Gonzalez brings a versatile skill set and a winning mentality to the UH baseball program .