Jacob Pedraza '15 Recruiting Profile

My name is Jacob Pedraza. I am a student-athlete attending Rio Mesa High School in my junior year. I have recently started my journey to find a college to further my education and to continue playing baseball in college. It is my hope to do so for a program that is willing to give me an opportunity.

I am a team player that is self motivated and a hard worker willing to go the extra mile for our team to win. I lead by example by encouraging my teammates on the field and in the classroom and I know I can bring this positive attitude to your school and your team. I also can bring my many years of experience from travel and scout ball in the southwest.

I've played Travel Baseball for over 6 years competing in;
  - USSSA Tournaments
  - USTSA Tournaments
  - Triple Crown Tournments
  -  Hard-Core Baseball Tournaments

I've played Scout Ball for 3 years competing in
  - USA Summer Classic Tournament for the past 3 years in Peoria, Arizona playing for the So Cal Cardinals and So Cal Rangers.
  - USA Fall Classic Tournament in Peoria, Arizona
  - Under Armour Future Series West Participant (Oct. 26, 2013) 
  - Pacific View League Runner-Up Champions 2014 
  - 2014 Perfect Game Tourney- Super 25 in Phoenix, Arizona
  - 2014 USA Premier Baseball So Cal Firecracker Classic

I'm currently playing Scout Ball with the So Cal Thunder 18U as a 16 yr old pitcher.   http://scthunder.com/

Academically, I currently have a 3.5 GPA and I am involved in the Early Academic Outreach Program and AVID at Rio Mesa.  My goal is to become part of a college and baseball program that will help me not only grow as a player but also as a person. I know I can be successful at the next level. I feel I have the necessary skills, work ethic, and most of all the desire to attain my goals if given the opportunity.