Phoenix, AZ - Head Coach Joe McDonald and the Arizona Christian University staff are proud to announce the signing of 26 student athletes for the 2020 campaign. A total of 20 of the 26 that have signed are incoming freshman with six others being junior college transfers.

Coach McDonald said, “We are being aggressive to bring in the type of player that fits our philosophies both on and off the field. We feel that these young men will make a huge impact on the ACU Baseball Family as well as our new campus becoming disciples for Christ in all we do. We are trying to build for the future and bring in a strong freshman class to start a cycle that will help us sustain success with longevity.”

A list of signed players for 2020:

C Jonathan Alaniz (Glendora, CA) Citrus College 5’ 10”/180 lbs.

Alanis: “I’m proud to be able to challenge myself academically and continue to play baseball for ACU. Get ready for a great season Firestorm nation.”

SS/RHP Tyler Amenta (Gilbert, AZ) Williams Field High School 5’ 11”/160 lbs.

Amenta “I am super excited to sign with ACU as it will give me a great opportunity to continue to play the game I love!”

RHP/OF Carson Boyett (Wasilla, AK) Wasilla High School 6’ 1”/180 lbs.

Boyett: “I chose ACU because I feel like I will be able to grow as a man and not just a baseball player”

RHP Spencer Davis (Regina, Sask.) Monterey Peninsula College 6’ 1”/205 lbs.

Davis: “I am excited and ready to join the Firestorm Family!”

Utl Lucas Deen (Avondale, AZ) Westview High School 5’ 8”/175 lbs.

Deen: “I am excited to start a new stage in my life following Christ and playing the greatest game with a great program at ACU.”

RHP/SS Rylan Dobosh (Flagstaff, AZ) Flagstaff High School 6’ 2”/190 lbs.

Dobosh: “I am very thankful and excited to continue my academic and athletic career at ACU.”

RHP Andrew Hirsch (Highlands Ranch, CO) Mountain Vista High School 5’ 10”/135 lbs.

Hirsch: “I am very excited to see how far I progress as a player and person while helping the team with my best ability.”

C-RHP Manny Macias (Glendale, AZ) Apollo High School 6’ 0”/200 lbs.

Macias: “I’m glad that I get to continue my education and playing career at ACU.”

RHP Jason Marono (Miami, FL) Miami Christian High School 6’ 0”/190 lbs.

Marono: “ACU stood out to me because it was presented to me as the best chance for me to succeed and prove myself on the field. I look forward to being a Firestorm this upcoming fall.”

RHP-3B Oscar Mattox III (Glendale, AZ) Mountain Ridge High School 6’ 0”/200 lbs.

Mattox: “I’m excited to commit to ACU where I can grow as a Christian man and student as I fulfill my dream of playing college baseball.”

OF-LHP Dawson McCune (Camp Verde, AZ) Camp Verde High School 5’10”/200 lbs.

McCune: “God had the right plan for me.”

OF Christian Negrete (Moreno Valley, CA) Rancho Verde High School 5’ 9”/155 lbs.

Negrete: “I couldn’t be any happier about signing with ACU and I’m glad to be a part of the Family!”

LHP/1B Zach Parrish (Timnath, CO) Resurrection High School 6’ 4” / 195 lbs.

Parrish: “I am so honored, excited and blessed to be given the opportunity to become a part of the Arizona Christian Family! I can’t wait to get to grow in my faith while also becoming a better baseball player.”

OF/RHP Jonathan Pino (Guatire, Ven.) Shawnee Community College, IL 6’ 0”/195 lbs.

Pino: “I am grateful to God and to Coach Mac for giving me this opportunity to belong to this university of ACU and I will give my best no matter what.”

OF Justin Ramirez (Laverne, CA) Damien High School 5’9”/145 lbs.

Ramirez: “I’m excited about my commitment to ACU and ready to start my journey as a student-athlete.”

OF-RHP Carlos Rico (Mesa, AZ) Westwood High School 5’ 10”/190 lbs.

Rico: “I believe ACU will be a good fit for me, not only for baseball but also helping me get closer to God!”

LHP Manuel Rubio (Stockton, CA) Modesto Junior College 6’ 0”/165 lbs.

Rubio: “I am excited to join ACU Baseball to grow as a student, ball player, while growing stronger with the lord”

C Koby Sherwood (Stevensville, MI) Lakeshore High School 6’ 0”/200 lbs. MHSAA D2 State Champion

Sherwood: “I am very grateful for the opportunity that the coaches at ACU has given me, and I’m excited to prove the people that always believed in me right.”

OF/2B Dominic Tellez (Las Cruces, NM) Centennial High School 5’ 8”/150 lbs. 2018 3-6A First Team All-District & Defensive Player of the Year

Tellez: “It is a true blessing to be able to attend and play baseball at ACU, where I can continue to play the sport I love and follow my dream of furthering my education in the Christian faith.”

RHP/IF Dalton Thatcher (Texico, NM) Texico High School 5’ 10”/165 lbs. New Mexico 3A State Player of the Year in 2018

Thatcher: “College baseball ... a dream come true!”

IF/RHP Freddy Torres (Caracas, Ven.) Shawnee Community College, IL 5’ 8”/170 lbs.

Torres: “First of all, thank you God. This is a dream come true. I am very happy to sign and be a part of such a great university where I will give my all 100% every day.”

C Dominick Vest (Glendale, AZ) Deer Valley High School 5’ 11” / 165 lbs.

Vest: “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to play for a great program like ACU. I am also ecstatic for the fall semester and starting our journey together.”

3B/1B Manny Villa (Hermosillo, Mex.) Scottsdale Community College 5’ 11”/210 lbs.

Villa: “I’m very excited to join the team and can’t wait to get to work while getting to know the boys!”

LHP/1B Mikey Villa (Hermosillo, Mex.) Salpointe Catholic High School 5’ 11”/190 lbs.

Villa: “I’m very excited to continue my baseball career at ACU and getting to play alongside my brother.”

LHP Nikolai Voron (Fair Oaks, CA) Del Oro High School 6’ 0”/160 lbs.

Voron: “Very blessed to grow in Christ and be an athlete with Jesus Christ as my guide on and off the field at ACU.”

UTL/RHP Cam Withrow (Anchorage, AK) Grace Christian School 6’ 0”/180 lbs.

Withrow: “I can’t wait to use my talents to help the team and to glorify Christ in the process!”