Seven Diamond 'Dogs drafted on the final day of the 2017 MLB Draft
6/14/2017 6:30:00 PM | Baseball
The Fresno State baseball program saw seven student-athletes drafted on the final day of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State baseball program saw seven student-athletes drafted on the final day of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday.
Joining junior southpaw Ricky Tyler Thomas, who was selected in the 7th round by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, were juniors Aaron Arruda (12th round, Oakland Athletics), Jared Akins (13th round, Minnesota Twins), Fred Schlichtholz (13th round, San Diego Padres) and Rickey Ramirez (15th round, Minnesota Twins). Rounding out the selections for the Bulldogs were seniors Ryan Dobson (30th round, Arizona Diamondbacks), Austin Guibor (30th round, Washington Nationals) and Jesse Medrano (31st round, Pittsburgh Pirates).
The eight-man draft class for Fresno State is tied for the third-most players drafted in a single draft in program history as the 'Dogs also had eight players selected in 1990 and 1992. The Bulldogs had a record 10 players selected in 2011 and nine in 1984.
"What a great day for Fresno State," said head coach Mike Batesole. "All of our seniors graduated on time and now we have nine of our student-athletes who have the opportunity to fulfill their next dream. We love it when these guys get what they came here for!," added Batesole.
In addition to the eight Bulldogs drafted, senior outfielder Jake Stone signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Aaron Arruda, Junior, 1B, 12th Round, Oakland Athletics
Leading the way on a busy day for the Bulldogs was junior first baseman Aaron Arruda. The Clovis native and 2014 graduate of Buchanan High School earned his second straight First-Tea, All-Mountain West selection this spring after starting all 60 games at first base as he led the team in batting average (.373), hits (91), home runs (15), RBIs (67), total bases (157), on-base percentage (.448), slugging percentage (.643) and fielding percentage (.993). He totaled a team-high 33 multi-hit games on the season, added 15 multi-RBI contests and matched the single-game program records for home runs with three and RBIs with nine at Nevada on April 23.
Named to the ABCA/RawlingsSports All-West Region First Team on Wednesday, Arruda led the Mountain West in hits (91) and total bases (157) while finishing second in the league in RBIs (67) and home runs (15), tied for third in batting average (.373), sixth in slugging percentage (.643), seventh in on-base percentage (.448), ninth in runs (57) and tied for 11th in doubles (17).
Arruda's Career Statistics
2015: 45 GP, 24 GS, .248 avg., 26 hits, 4 2Bs, 1 HRs, 12 RBIs, 14 runs
2016: 54 GP, 41 GS, .320 avg., 62 hits, 15 2Bs, 11 HRs, 44 RBIs, 37 runs
2017: 60 GP, 60 GS, .373 avg., 91 hits, 17 2Bs, 15 HRs, 67 RBIs, 57 runs
TOTAL: 159 GP, 125 GS, .318 avg., 179 hits, 36 2Bs, 27 HRs (tied for 14th all-time in a career), 123 RBIs, 108 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Oakland A's
1980: Rich Bordi, RHP, 3rd Round
1981: Tony Herron, LHP, 10th Round
1981: Kevin Coughlon, OF, 25th Round
1985: Joe Xavier, SS, 13th Round
1991: Jason Wood, SS, 11th Round
1992: Terance Frazier, 3B, 24th Round
1992: Mike Salazar, LHP, 27th Round*
2002: Ben Fritz, RHP, 1st Round
2004: Richie Robnett, OF, 1st Round
2006: Christian Vitters, SS, 10th Round
2017: Aaron Arruda, 1B, 12th Round
* did not sign
Jared Akins, Junior, OF, 13th Round, Minnesota Twins
In likely his lone season as a Bulldog, Akins appeared in 58 of the 'Dogs 60 games making 50 starts on the season. He ranked fifth on the club with a .328 average from the dish while leading the Mountain West in doubles with 23, a mark good enough for 10th-most in a single season in program history.
Named to the ABCA/RawlingsSports All-West Region Second Team on Wednesday, Akins was sixth on the club with 20 multi-hit games and fourth with 12 multi-RBI contests. He tallied a season-high five hits in a pair of games going 5-for-6 with two doubles and two RBIs at Pepperdine (March 7) and was perfect 5-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs and five runs scored in the 'Dogs 11-5 win over New Mexico (May 27) in the Mountain West Tournament.
Akins'Â Career Statistics
2017: 58Â GP, 50 GS, .328Â avg., 75 hits, 23 2Bs (tied for 10th in a single season), 1 3B, 11Â HRs, 48 RBIs, 37 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Minnesota Twins
1966: Buz Stephen, RHP, 2nd Round* (Jan. Secondary Phase)
1966: Buz Stephen, RHP, 1st Round (June Secondary Phase)
1969: Ray Strable, RHP, 9th Round (Jan. Regular Phase)
1969: Dave Schmidt, SS, 35th Round (June Regular Phase)
1971: Richard Mahlmann, LHP, 5th Round
1973: Daniel Grimm, RHP, 19th Round*
1973: Bradley Duncan, RHP, 25th Round
1981: Jim Flores, SS, 19th Round
1983: Kevin Galloway, LHP, 16th Round*
1986: Michael Stewart, OF, 26th Round*
1987: Shawn Gilbert, SS, 12th Round
1992: Tim Costic, OF, 35th Round
2005: Matt Garza, RHP, 1st Round
2007: Ozzie Lewis, OF, 21st Round
2013: Tyler Stirewalt, RHP, 21st Round
2017: Jared Akins, OF, 13th Round
2017: Rickey Ramirez, RHP, 15th Round
* did not sign
Fred Schlichtholz, Junior, LHP, 13th Round, San Diego Padres
After being limited to only 14 appearances on the mound over his first three seasons as a Bulldog, Schlichtholz appeared in a team-best 31 games in 2017 making a pair of starts. He posted a 3-5 mark and had a team-low 4.82 ERA that ranked fourth in the Mountain West. The San Diego native ranked fourth on the team in innings pitched (61.2) and strikeouts (64) and picked up a pair of saves against Air Force (April 13) and New Mexico (May 12).Â
Schlichtholz led the Mountain West in fewest hits allowed (57), earned runs allowed (33) and home runs allowed (2). He tossed a career-high nine strikeouts against UC Riverside (Feb. 24) and notched at least one strikeout in 26 of his 31 appearances.
Schlichtholz's Career Statistics
2014: 11 app., 0 GS, 1-0, 5.66 ERA, 20.2 IP, 13 K
2015: Redshirted
2016: 3 app., 0 GS, 0-0, 22.50 ERA, 2.0 IP, 0 K
2017: 31 app., 2 GS, 3-5, 4.82 ERA, 61.2 IP, 64 K
TOTAL: 45 app., 2 GS, 4-5, 5.46 ERA, 84.1 IP, 77 K
Fresno State players drafted by the San Diego Padres
1996: Ben Reynoso, SS, 12th Round
2006: Andy Underwood, RHP, 5th Round
2011:Greg Gonzalez, RHP, 15th Round
2017: Fred Schlichtholz, LHP, 13th Round
Rickey Ramirez, Junior, RHP, 15th Round, Minnesota Twins
After being named a Second-Team All-Mountain West selection as a relief pitcher as a sophomore in 2016, Ramirez moved to a starting role as a junior in 2017. The Marysville, Calif., native went made 19 appearances on the mound with 13 starts posting a 3-6 mark with a 5.30 ERA. He ranked seventh in the Mountain West in innings pitched (88.1) and strikeouts (68) while holding opponents to a .295 average from the plate.Â
He saved his best start for his final one tossing a seven-inning complete game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Tournament on May 27 limiting the Aztecs to six hits and one run. He struck out six or more batters in six appearances and fanned a career-best 11 against UC Riverside (Feb. 25).
Ramirez's Career Statistics
2015: 15 app., 0 GS, 0-2, 7.71 ERA, 16.1 IP, 12 K
2016: 26 app., 1 GS, 4-1, 4.54 ERA, 39.2 IP, 42 K
2017: 19 app., 13 GS, 3-6, 5.30 ERA, 88.1 IP, 68 K
TOTAL:Â 60 app., 14 GS, 7-9, 5.37 ERA, 144.1 IP, 122 K
Ryan Dobson, Senior, INF, 30th Round, Arizona Diamondbacks
A four-year Bulldog, Dobson appeared in 181 career games at Fresno State making 121 starts between the infield and outfield. He totaled 120 hits in his career, including 17 for extra-bases, and added 25 RBIs and scored 77 runs. He had a career-high three hits in four games, including once a senior this spring when he went 3-for-5 at UNLV (May 6).
Dobson's Career Statistics
2014: 43 GP, 36 GS, .233 avg., 27 hits, 5 2Bs, 1 3Bs, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 18 runs
2015: 54 GP, 44 GS, .245 avg., 37 hits, 2 2Bs, 1 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 20 runs
2016: 39 GP, 24 GS, .364 avg., 36Â hits, 3Â 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 28 runs
2017: 45 GP, 17 GS, .238 avg., 20 hits, 1 2B, 7 RBIs, 11 runs
TOTAL: 181 GP, 121 GS, .267 avg., 120 hits, 11 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 1 HR, 25 RBIs, 77 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks
2006: Eddie Rosmer, LHP, 9th Round
2011: Garrett Weber, INF, 22nd Round
2014: Garrett Mundell, RHP, 18th Round*
2017: Ryan Dobson, INF, 30th Round
* did not sign
Austin Guibor, Senior, OF, 30th Round, Washington Nationals
Another four-year Bulldog, Guibor earned Second-Team All-Mountain West honors as a sophomore in 2015. As a senior, he appeared in all 60 games on the season starting 57 contests (22 in CF & 35 in RF). The Campbell, Calif., native ranked seventh on the team with a .311 average from the plate and added 76 hits, 12 doubles, five triples and five home runs. He totaled 23 multi-hit games and 11 multi-RBI games on the season.
Guibor finishes his career tied for eighth all-time in program history with 215 games played and tied for 28th all-time with 19 home runs. A .305 career hitter, Guibor totaled 220 hits, including 65 for extra-bases. He tallied 32 doubles, 14 triples and 19 home runs, drove in 110 RBIs and 159 runs.
Guibor's Career Statistics
2014: 43 GP, 18 GS, .241 avg., 21 hits, 7 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs, 15 runs
2015: 54 GP, 49 GS, .339Â avg., 62 hits, 6 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 5 HRs, 21 RBIs, 39 runs
2016: 58 GP, 57 GS, .293 avg., 61 hits, 7 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 7 HRs, 36 RBIs, 44 runs
2017: 60 GP, 57 GS, .311 avg., 76 hits, 12 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 5 HRs, 38 RBIs, 61 runs
TOTAL: 215 GP (tied for 8th all-time), 181 GS, .305 avg., 220 hits, 32 2Bs, 14 3Bs, 19 HRs (tied for 28th all-time in a career), 110 RBIs, 159 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos
1973: Daniel Grimm, RHP, 3rd Round*
1975: Andrew Dyes, OF, 4th Round
1985: Mark Gardner, RHP, 8th Round
1990: Tom Phillips, C, 19th Round
1990: Ranbir Grewal, RHP, 26th Round
2017: Austin Guibor, OF, 30th Round
* did not sign
Jesse Medrano, Senior, INF, 31st Round, Pittsburgh Pirates
A First-Team All-Mountain West selection as a senior in 2017, Medrano saved his best season for his last as he ranked second on the team and 15th in the Mountain West with a .346 average from the dish. He tied for fourth in the MW in triples (4), ranked sixth in doubles (19) & runs scored (60) and finished eighth in the league in hits (84).
He totaled 27 multi-hit games and added 12 multi-RBI games on the season. He matched his career high with four hits on Senior Day against New Mexico (May 14) smacking a home run and drove in three RBIs and scored three runs in a 15-9 win over the Lobos.
Medrano's Career Statistics
2014: 37 GP, 24 GS, .220 avg., 18 hits, 3 2Bs, 6 RBIs, 8 runs
2015: 44Â GP, 25 GS, .229 avg., 22Â hits, 2 2Bs, 7 RBIs, 16 runs
2016: 49Â GP, 37 GS, .326 avg., 45 hits, 9 2Bs, 1 3B, 26 RBIs, 20 runs
2017: 60 GP, 60 GS, .346 avg., 84 hits, 19 2Bs, 4 3Bs, 7 HRs, 45 RBIs, 60 runs
TOTAL: 190 GP, 146 GS, .302 avg., 169 hits, 33 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 7 HRs, 84 RBIs, 104 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates
2006: Kent Sakamoto, 1B, 12th Round
2008: Tanner Scheppers, RHP, 2nd Round*
2008: Justin Wilson, LHP, 5th Round
2009: Tanner Scheppers, RHP, 1st Round - Compensation A
2011: Josh Poytress, LHP, 18th Round
2013: Thomas Harlan, LHP, 13th Round
2014: Jordan Luplow, OF, 3rd Round
2017: Jesse Medrano, 3B, 31st Round
* did not sign
Jake Stone, Senior, OF, Free Agent, Tampa Bay Rays
A two-time Second-Team All-Mountain West selection as a junior and senior, Stone put together a stellar senior season in 2017 as he ranked fourth on the team with a .332 average from the dish. He tied for sixth in the MW in home runs with 11, ranked seventh in RBIs (55), tied for 11th in runs scored (54) and tied for 12th in hits (79).
Named to the ABCA/RawlingsSports All-West Region Second Team on Wednesday, Stone finished with five three-hit contests, scored a career-best four runs twice and drove in a career-high four RBIs on two occasions in wins over Air Force (April 13) and UNLV (May 6). His 39 career doubles are only four shy of being in the top 10 all-time in program history.
Stone's Career Statistics
2014: 44 GP, 18 GS, .218Â avg., 17 hits, 3 2Bs, 7 RBIs, 8 runs
2015: 37Â GP, 20 GS, .220Â avg., 18Â hits, 3 2Bs, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 9 runs
2016: 58 GP, 58 GS, .312 avg., 68 hits, 18 2Bs, 4 3Bs, 3 HRs, 35 RBIs, 44 runs
2017:Â 60Â GP, 59 GS, .332Â avg., 79 hits, 15 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 11 HRs, 55 RBIs, 54Â runs
TOTAL: 199 GP, 155 GS, .295 avg., 182 hits, 39 2Bs, 7 3Bs, 18 HRs, 101 RBIs, 115 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays
2000: Hans Smith, LHP, 11th Round
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Joining junior southpaw Ricky Tyler Thomas, who was selected in the 7th round by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, were juniors Aaron Arruda (12th round, Oakland Athletics), Jared Akins (13th round, Minnesota Twins), Fred Schlichtholz (13th round, San Diego Padres) and Rickey Ramirez (15th round, Minnesota Twins). Rounding out the selections for the Bulldogs were seniors Ryan Dobson (30th round, Arizona Diamondbacks), Austin Guibor (30th round, Washington Nationals) and Jesse Medrano (31st round, Pittsburgh Pirates).
The eight-man draft class for Fresno State is tied for the third-most players drafted in a single draft in program history as the 'Dogs also had eight players selected in 1990 and 1992. The Bulldogs had a record 10 players selected in 2011 and nine in 1984.
"What a great day for Fresno State," said head coach Mike Batesole. "All of our seniors graduated on time and now we have nine of our student-athletes who have the opportunity to fulfill their next dream. We love it when these guys get what they came here for!," added Batesole.
In addition to the eight Bulldogs drafted, senior outfielder Jake Stone signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Aaron Arruda, Junior, 1B, 12th Round, Oakland Athletics
Leading the way on a busy day for the Bulldogs was junior first baseman Aaron Arruda. The Clovis native and 2014 graduate of Buchanan High School earned his second straight First-Tea, All-Mountain West selection this spring after starting all 60 games at first base as he led the team in batting average (.373), hits (91), home runs (15), RBIs (67), total bases (157), on-base percentage (.448), slugging percentage (.643) and fielding percentage (.993). He totaled a team-high 33 multi-hit games on the season, added 15 multi-RBI contests and matched the single-game program records for home runs with three and RBIs with nine at Nevada on April 23.
Named to the ABCA/RawlingsSports All-West Region First Team on Wednesday, Arruda led the Mountain West in hits (91) and total bases (157) while finishing second in the league in RBIs (67) and home runs (15), tied for third in batting average (.373), sixth in slugging percentage (.643), seventh in on-base percentage (.448), ninth in runs (57) and tied for 11th in doubles (17).
Arruda's Career Statistics
2015: 45 GP, 24 GS, .248 avg., 26 hits, 4 2Bs, 1 HRs, 12 RBIs, 14 runs
2016: 54 GP, 41 GS, .320 avg., 62 hits, 15 2Bs, 11 HRs, 44 RBIs, 37 runs
2017: 60 GP, 60 GS, .373 avg., 91 hits, 17 2Bs, 15 HRs, 67 RBIs, 57 runs
TOTAL: 159 GP, 125 GS, .318 avg., 179 hits, 36 2Bs, 27 HRs (tied for 14th all-time in a career), 123 RBIs, 108 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Oakland A's
1980: Rich Bordi, RHP, 3rd Round
1981: Tony Herron, LHP, 10th Round
1981: Kevin Coughlon, OF, 25th Round
1985: Joe Xavier, SS, 13th Round
1991: Jason Wood, SS, 11th Round
1992: Terance Frazier, 3B, 24th Round
1992: Mike Salazar, LHP, 27th Round*
2002: Ben Fritz, RHP, 1st Round
2004: Richie Robnett, OF, 1st Round
2006: Christian Vitters, SS, 10th Round
2017: Aaron Arruda, 1B, 12th Round
* did not sign
Jared Akins, Junior, OF, 13th Round, Minnesota Twins
In likely his lone season as a Bulldog, Akins appeared in 58 of the 'Dogs 60 games making 50 starts on the season. He ranked fifth on the club with a .328 average from the dish while leading the Mountain West in doubles with 23, a mark good enough for 10th-most in a single season in program history.
Named to the ABCA/RawlingsSports All-West Region Second Team on Wednesday, Akins was sixth on the club with 20 multi-hit games and fourth with 12 multi-RBI contests. He tallied a season-high five hits in a pair of games going 5-for-6 with two doubles and two RBIs at Pepperdine (March 7) and was perfect 5-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs and five runs scored in the 'Dogs 11-5 win over New Mexico (May 27) in the Mountain West Tournament.
Akins'Â Career Statistics
2017: 58Â GP, 50 GS, .328Â avg., 75 hits, 23 2Bs (tied for 10th in a single season), 1 3B, 11Â HRs, 48 RBIs, 37 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Minnesota Twins
1966: Buz Stephen, RHP, 2nd Round* (Jan. Secondary Phase)
1966: Buz Stephen, RHP, 1st Round (June Secondary Phase)
1969: Ray Strable, RHP, 9th Round (Jan. Regular Phase)
1969: Dave Schmidt, SS, 35th Round (June Regular Phase)
1971: Richard Mahlmann, LHP, 5th Round
1973: Daniel Grimm, RHP, 19th Round*
1973: Bradley Duncan, RHP, 25th Round
1981: Jim Flores, SS, 19th Round
1983: Kevin Galloway, LHP, 16th Round*
1986: Michael Stewart, OF, 26th Round*
1987: Shawn Gilbert, SS, 12th Round
1992: Tim Costic, OF, 35th Round
2005: Matt Garza, RHP, 1st Round
2007: Ozzie Lewis, OF, 21st Round
2013: Tyler Stirewalt, RHP, 21st Round
2017: Jared Akins, OF, 13th Round
2017: Rickey Ramirez, RHP, 15th Round
* did not sign
Fred Schlichtholz, Junior, LHP, 13th Round, San Diego Padres
After being limited to only 14 appearances on the mound over his first three seasons as a Bulldog, Schlichtholz appeared in a team-best 31 games in 2017 making a pair of starts. He posted a 3-5 mark and had a team-low 4.82 ERA that ranked fourth in the Mountain West. The San Diego native ranked fourth on the team in innings pitched (61.2) and strikeouts (64) and picked up a pair of saves against Air Force (April 13) and New Mexico (May 12).Â
Schlichtholz led the Mountain West in fewest hits allowed (57), earned runs allowed (33) and home runs allowed (2). He tossed a career-high nine strikeouts against UC Riverside (Feb. 24) and notched at least one strikeout in 26 of his 31 appearances.
Schlichtholz's Career Statistics
2014: 11 app., 0 GS, 1-0, 5.66 ERA, 20.2 IP, 13 K
2015: Redshirted
2016: 3 app., 0 GS, 0-0, 22.50 ERA, 2.0 IP, 0 K
2017: 31 app., 2 GS, 3-5, 4.82 ERA, 61.2 IP, 64 K
TOTAL: 45 app., 2 GS, 4-5, 5.46 ERA, 84.1 IP, 77 K
Fresno State players drafted by the San Diego Padres
1996: Ben Reynoso, SS, 12th Round
2006: Andy Underwood, RHP, 5th Round
2011:Greg Gonzalez, RHP, 15th Round
2017: Fred Schlichtholz, LHP, 13th Round
Rickey Ramirez, Junior, RHP, 15th Round, Minnesota Twins
After being named a Second-Team All-Mountain West selection as a relief pitcher as a sophomore in 2016, Ramirez moved to a starting role as a junior in 2017. The Marysville, Calif., native went made 19 appearances on the mound with 13 starts posting a 3-6 mark with a 5.30 ERA. He ranked seventh in the Mountain West in innings pitched (88.1) and strikeouts (68) while holding opponents to a .295 average from the plate.Â
He saved his best start for his final one tossing a seven-inning complete game against San Diego State in the Mountain West Tournament on May 27 limiting the Aztecs to six hits and one run. He struck out six or more batters in six appearances and fanned a career-best 11 against UC Riverside (Feb. 25).
Ramirez's Career Statistics
2015: 15 app., 0 GS, 0-2, 7.71 ERA, 16.1 IP, 12 K
2016: 26 app., 1 GS, 4-1, 4.54 ERA, 39.2 IP, 42 K
2017: 19 app., 13 GS, 3-6, 5.30 ERA, 88.1 IP, 68 K
TOTAL:Â 60 app., 14 GS, 7-9, 5.37 ERA, 144.1 IP, 122 K
Ryan Dobson, Senior, INF, 30th Round, Arizona Diamondbacks
A four-year Bulldog, Dobson appeared in 181 career games at Fresno State making 121 starts between the infield and outfield. He totaled 120 hits in his career, including 17 for extra-bases, and added 25 RBIs and scored 77 runs. He had a career-high three hits in four games, including once a senior this spring when he went 3-for-5 at UNLV (May 6).
Dobson's Career Statistics
2014: 43 GP, 36 GS, .233 avg., 27 hits, 5 2Bs, 1 3Bs, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 18 runs
2015: 54 GP, 44 GS, .245 avg., 37 hits, 2 2Bs, 1 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 20 runs
2016: 39 GP, 24 GS, .364 avg., 36Â hits, 3Â 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 7 RBIs, 28 runs
2017: 45 GP, 17 GS, .238 avg., 20 hits, 1 2B, 7 RBIs, 11 runs
TOTAL: 181 GP, 121 GS, .267 avg., 120 hits, 11 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 1 HR, 25 RBIs, 77 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks
2006: Eddie Rosmer, LHP, 9th Round
2011: Garrett Weber, INF, 22nd Round
2014: Garrett Mundell, RHP, 18th Round*
2017: Ryan Dobson, INF, 30th Round
* did not sign
Austin Guibor, Senior, OF, 30th Round, Washington Nationals
Another four-year Bulldog, Guibor earned Second-Team All-Mountain West honors as a sophomore in 2015. As a senior, he appeared in all 60 games on the season starting 57 contests (22 in CF & 35 in RF). The Campbell, Calif., native ranked seventh on the team with a .311 average from the plate and added 76 hits, 12 doubles, five triples and five home runs. He totaled 23 multi-hit games and 11 multi-RBI games on the season.
Guibor finishes his career tied for eighth all-time in program history with 215 games played and tied for 28th all-time with 19 home runs. A .305 career hitter, Guibor totaled 220 hits, including 65 for extra-bases. He tallied 32 doubles, 14 triples and 19 home runs, drove in 110 RBIs and 159 runs.
Guibor's Career Statistics
2014: 43 GP, 18 GS, .241 avg., 21 hits, 7 2Bs, 1 3B, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs, 15 runs
2015: 54 GP, 49 GS, .339Â avg., 62 hits, 6 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 5 HRs, 21 RBIs, 39 runs
2016: 58 GP, 57 GS, .293 avg., 61 hits, 7 2Bs, 3 3Bs, 7 HRs, 36 RBIs, 44 runs
2017: 60 GP, 57 GS, .311 avg., 76 hits, 12 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 5 HRs, 38 RBIs, 61 runs
TOTAL: 215 GP (tied for 8th all-time), 181 GS, .305 avg., 220 hits, 32 2Bs, 14 3Bs, 19 HRs (tied for 28th all-time in a career), 110 RBIs, 159 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos
1973: Daniel Grimm, RHP, 3rd Round*
1975: Andrew Dyes, OF, 4th Round
1985: Mark Gardner, RHP, 8th Round
1990: Tom Phillips, C, 19th Round
1990: Ranbir Grewal, RHP, 26th Round
2017: Austin Guibor, OF, 30th Round
* did not sign
Jesse Medrano, Senior, INF, 31st Round, Pittsburgh Pirates
A First-Team All-Mountain West selection as a senior in 2017, Medrano saved his best season for his last as he ranked second on the team and 15th in the Mountain West with a .346 average from the dish. He tied for fourth in the MW in triples (4), ranked sixth in doubles (19) & runs scored (60) and finished eighth in the league in hits (84).
He totaled 27 multi-hit games and added 12 multi-RBI games on the season. He matched his career high with four hits on Senior Day against New Mexico (May 14) smacking a home run and drove in three RBIs and scored three runs in a 15-9 win over the Lobos.
Medrano's Career Statistics
2014: 37 GP, 24 GS, .220 avg., 18 hits, 3 2Bs, 6 RBIs, 8 runs
2015: 44Â GP, 25 GS, .229 avg., 22Â hits, 2 2Bs, 7 RBIs, 16 runs
2016: 49Â GP, 37 GS, .326 avg., 45 hits, 9 2Bs, 1 3B, 26 RBIs, 20 runs
2017: 60 GP, 60 GS, .346 avg., 84 hits, 19 2Bs, 4 3Bs, 7 HRs, 45 RBIs, 60 runs
TOTAL: 190 GP, 146 GS, .302 avg., 169 hits, 33 2Bs, 5 3Bs, 7 HRs, 84 RBIs, 104 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates
2006: Kent Sakamoto, 1B, 12th Round
2008: Tanner Scheppers, RHP, 2nd Round*
2008: Justin Wilson, LHP, 5th Round
2009: Tanner Scheppers, RHP, 1st Round - Compensation A
2011: Josh Poytress, LHP, 18th Round
2013: Thomas Harlan, LHP, 13th Round
2014: Jordan Luplow, OF, 3rd Round
2017: Jesse Medrano, 3B, 31st Round
* did not sign
Jake Stone, Senior, OF, Free Agent, Tampa Bay Rays
A two-time Second-Team All-Mountain West selection as a junior and senior, Stone put together a stellar senior season in 2017 as he ranked fourth on the team with a .332 average from the dish. He tied for sixth in the MW in home runs with 11, ranked seventh in RBIs (55), tied for 11th in runs scored (54) and tied for 12th in hits (79).
Named to the ABCA/RawlingsSports All-West Region Second Team on Wednesday, Stone finished with five three-hit contests, scored a career-best four runs twice and drove in a career-high four RBIs on two occasions in wins over Air Force (April 13) and UNLV (May 6). His 39 career doubles are only four shy of being in the top 10 all-time in program history.
Stone's Career Statistics
2014: 44 GP, 18 GS, .218Â avg., 17 hits, 3 2Bs, 7 RBIs, 8 runs
2015: 37Â GP, 20 GS, .220Â avg., 18Â hits, 3 2Bs, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 9 runs
2016: 58 GP, 58 GS, .312 avg., 68 hits, 18 2Bs, 4 3Bs, 3 HRs, 35 RBIs, 44 runs
2017:Â 60Â GP, 59 GS, .332Â avg., 79 hits, 15 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 11 HRs, 55 RBIs, 54Â runs
TOTAL: 199 GP, 155 GS, .295 avg., 182 hits, 39 2Bs, 7 3Bs, 18 HRs, 101 RBIs, 115 runs
Fresno State players drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays
2000: Hans Smith, LHP, 11th Round
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