Fresno State baseball signs nine future 'Dogs to NLI's

FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State head coach Mike Batesole and the Bulldogs baseball program have signed nine players to National Letters of Intent in the early signing period for the 2017-18 year. All nine of the future 'Dogs are currently high school seniors and this class addresses some of the primary needs the Bulldogs will be looking to address heading into the 2018 season.

This signing class features two pitchers, two outfielders, two infielders, two catchers and one two-way player who is a pitcher and outfielder.

"This class represents some of the best high school players in the state of California," said Batesole on the 'Dogs nine signees.

The 'Dogs signed a pair of right-handed pitchers in Jamison Hill (Rancho Bernardo HS) and Kevin Larson (Independence HS) and are joined by two-way player Dylan Johnson (Palo Verde HS) who is a left-handed pitcher as well as an outfielder.

In the infield, the 'Dogs signed a pair of players in Fresno native Isaiah Haddad (Edison HS) along with Emilio Nogales (Saint Francis HS). Keeping another top local prospect home, the 'Dogs signed catcher Zach Presno from Buchanan High School as the Clovis native was ranked among the Top 75 best players in California by Perfect Game for 2017 class. The 'Dogs also added another backstop in Omar Veloz (Cathedral HS).

Rounding out the class for the Bulldogs is a pair of outfielders in Nate Thimjon (Franklin HS) out of Elk Grove and Miles Tomczak (Argonaut HS) from Ione, Calif.

"Our coaching staff is confident that this group will be leaders in helping us win championships in years to come. These young men will compete at the highest level on the field, earn their degree and represent the Central Valley in a way that will make the entire Red Wave proud. Bulldog Baseball is proud to have each and every one of these student athletes along with their families," added Batesole.

Isaiah Haddad, Infield, Edison HS (Fresno, Calif.)
Height: 6'2, Weight: 170

Ranked in Perfect Game Top 200 players in California 2017 class (#37 Shortstop)
2016 Oakland A's Area Code Team
Letter winner in Football and Baseball

Jamison Hill, RHP, Rancho Bernardo HS (San Diego, Calif.)
Height: 6'1, Weight: 170

2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American
Ranked among Top 150 players in California by Perfect Game for 2017 class (#50 RHP)
Posted a 3-3 mark on the mound as a junior in 2016 with a 2.14 ERA in nine appearances, seven starts, and had 29 strikeouts in 39.1 innings pitched.

Kevin Larson, RHP, Independence HS (Bakersfield, Calif.)
Height: 6'9, Weight: 215

Posted a 7-3 record, 1.04 ERA in 13 appearances as a junior in 2016.
Tossed 81 strikeouts in 54.0 IP and allowed only eight earned runs (2016)
In his two years on varsity, he has appeared in 24 games with a 11-6 mark and a 1.51 ERA throwing 106.1 IP, 143 K's and has held opponents to a .160 batting average.

Dylan Johnson, LHP/OF, Palo Verde HS (Blythe, Calif.)
Height: 5'11, Weight: 165

2016 Led California HS baseball in batting average (.714)
2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American
All-League MVP (2016)
First-Team All-League (2015)
Second-Team All-League (2014)

Emilio Nogales, Infield, Saint Francis HS (San Jose, Calif.)
Height: 6'1, Weight: 215

Ranked in Perfect Game Top 200 players in California 2017 class (#12 First Baseman)
First-Team All-League selection (2016)
Honorable Mention All-CCS (2016)
Led Saint Francis to the Open Division Championship (2016)
Played in the North-South All-Star Game (2016)
Helped lead the Lancers to the CCS Open Division, Boras Classic & WCAL Championships (2015)

Zach Presno, Catcher, Buchanan HS (Clovis, Calif.)
Height: 6'0, Weight: 195

2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American
Ranked in Top 75 best players in California by Perfect Game for 2017 class
2016 1^st Team All-TRAC
2016 1^st Team All-Valley
2016 1^st Team All-State
2015 and 2016 Valley Champion
2016 National Champion (Buchanan finished season ranked #1 nationally by MaxPreps.com)
Letter winner in Football and Baseball
2016 Oakland A's Area Code Team

Nate Thimjon, Outfield, Franklin HS (Elk Grove, Calif.)
Height: 6'2, Weight: 195

2016 Oakland A's Area Code Team
2016 First Team All-Delta League
2016 Franklin HS Offensive MVP
2016 Sacramento Bee Honorable Mention
2016 Franklin HS Scholar-Athlete
2015 Franklin HS Defensive MVP

Miles Tomczak, Outfield, Argonaut HS (Ione, Calif.)
Height: 6'3, Weight: 170

2016 Oakland A's Area Code Team
Appeared in 26 games at Argonaut HS in 2016 as a junior hitting .470 from the plate and added 39 hits with 16 going for extra-bases (9 doubles, 3 triples & 4 home runs).
Added 31 RBIs, 30 runs scored and added a .559 on-base percentage and a .795 slugging percentage (2016)
In his three-year prep career, Tomczak has appeared in 73 games hitting .455 from the plate and has 101 hits, 23 doubles, 14 triples, 11 home runs, 95 RBIs, 78 runs scored and a .543 on-base percentage and a .833 slugging percentage.

Omar Veloz, Catcher, Cathedral HS (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Height: 6'1, Weight: 185

11^th ranked Catcher in California by Perfect Game in 2017 class
2015 & 2016 All-Del Rey League
2016 Cathedral HS Team MVP
2016 Defensive Player of Year
2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American
2016 SoCal Scout League All Star
3-time Honor Roll

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