Cal Poly's 2023 baseball recruiting class includes, from left, Luke Scherrer from Yucaipa High School, Ethan Marmie from Ann Sobrato High School (Morgan Hill) and Alejandro Garza from Highland (Bakersfield) High School.
Cal Poly Baseball Team Announces 11-Member Recruiting Class
11/15/2022 3:46:00 PM | Baseball
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- Cal Poly's 11-member baseball class of 2024 National Letter of Intent signees includes three southpaw pitchers and five players who are 6-foot-4 or taller.
The class also includes a second transfer from Hancock College, lefty Luke Kovach, a Cabrillo High School graduate who will join former Bulldog outfielder Jacob Steels on the Cal Poly roster next fall.
The signees were announced Tuesday by Cal Poly director of athletics Don Oberhelman, Mustang head coach Larry Lee and one of Lee's three new assistant coaches, recruiting coordinator Matt Fonteno.
"We're really excited about this group of signees," said Fonteno. "These guys have a track record of performing at a very high level. We were able to address some needs based on the outlook of next year's roster.
"There's a very good balance of physicality and athleticism with this group," Fonteno added. "Our whole staff played a big part in putting this group together and I look forward to seeing these guys develop and perform when they get on campus next year."
The class includes six pitchers, a catcher, a first baseman and three infielders. Kovach is the lone community college transfer and the other 10 players will graduate from high school next spring.
"The goal was to add some left-handed pitching to balance out the staff," Fonteno said. "Having quality left-handed pitching is a huge advantage in college baseball. Recruiting a physical type of player is a big priority for us. When you look around the country come postseason, there's a trend to the type of players that are playing at a high level."
The signing period for most sports, including baseball, runs through August 1. Basketball's early period ends Nov. 16, with the regular signing period slated for April 12 through May 17. Football's early signing period is Dec. 21-23 (midyear JC transfers Dec. 21-Jan. 15) with the regular period set for Feb. 1 through April 1.
Cal Poly's 37 victories last season are the most since the 47 produced by the Mustangs' Big West Conference championship team of 2014. The Mustangs strung together 11 wins over a 12-game span at the start of Big West play in mid-March, authored a 13-game winning streak in May, the longest within a single season in school history, and finished second in the conference for the fourth time in the last five full seasons and in the top four for the 17th time in 19 years.
Cal Poly won nine of its 10 Big West series and 12 of 15 overall with a 2-2 split versus Harvard, losing series only against Big West champion UC Santa Barbara and non-conference foes Washington and UNLV. The Mustangs earned five sweeps versus Dixie State, CSUN, CSU Bakersfield and UC Davis at home and perennial national power Cal State Fullerton on the road, their first ever at Goodwin Field.
Cal Poly was ranked in the top 30 in the Collegiate Baseball national poll four times in April and also earned a No. 18 ranking during the final week of the regular season.
The Class of 2024 recruits, listed alphabetically:
Reece Bueno, Right-Handed Pitcher, R/R, 6-0, 185, Visalia, Calif. (Redwood HS)
Bueno struck out 60 batters over 33 innings and compiled a 3.39 ERA as a junior under head coach Dan Hydash at Redwood High School in Visalia. Bueno earned second-team All-West Yosemite League honors and helped the Rangers to a 16-12 overall record, West Yosemite League championship and a berth in the CIF-Central Section Division II playoffs. Bueno also plays football at Redwood, catching 10 passes for 200 yards and one touchdown and making five tackles in six games so far this season. Bueno participated in the 2021 and 2022 Area Code Games in San Diego and played in the 2015 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old World Series, earning a spot on the all-defensive team at shortstop. He chose Cal Poly because it has "the best facilities on the West Coast, a fantastic group of coaches, great location, and because Cal Poly produces very good ball players."
Chris Downs, Left-Handed Pitcher, R/L, 6-6, 190, Santa Clarita, Calif. (Hart HS)
Under head coach James Ozella at Hart High School in Newhall, Downs compiled a 4-2 record and 2.81 ERA as a junior in 2022, striking out 27 batters over 27 innings. The Indians were 20-10 overall, won the Foothill League championship and reached the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division II playoffs. Downs played for the Playa Vista Orioles travel team. "I chose Cal Poly because it is a great school for me to develop both academically and athletically. The classes seem challenging, and the baseball program seems very development-focused, which is what I need to get to the next level."
Alejandro Garza, Infielder, R/R, 5-9, 165, Bakersfield, Calif. (Highland HS)
Under head coach and father Mike Garza, the 2019 BVarsity All-Area Baseball Coach of the Year, at Highland High School in Bakersfield, Alejandro hit a robust .510 in 2022 with 53 hits in 29 games, including 10 doubles, seven triples, five home runs and 30 RBIs with 17 steals. On the mound, Garza was 3-2 with a 1.96 ERA and two saves, striking out 41 batters over 46 1/3 innings in 15 appearances. The Scots were 19-9-1 overall last year, winning the Southeast Yosemite League championship and qualifying for the CIF-Central Section Division 3 playoffs. Garza was named Southeast Yosemite League player of the year and landed on the BVarsity All-Area first team. He also was team MVP. As a sophomore in 2021, Garza hit .483 with 29 hits (eight doubles, three triples) and 17 RBIs in 16 games with six stolen bases. He chose to further his athletic and academic careers at Cal Poly because of its "great baseball program, great coaches and great campus."
Luke Kovach, Left-Handed Pitcher, R/L, 6-2, 160, Lompoc, Calif. (Cabrillo HS/Hancock College)
Kovach was 2-2 with six saves and a 3.20 ERA as a freshman under head coach Chris Stevens at Hancock College in Santa Maria last spring. Kovach, who made 16 appearances on the mound with three starts, struck out 63 batters over 45 innings and opponents hit .179 against the southpaw who earned first-team All-Western State Conference North Division first-team honors as a reliever. The Bulldogs were 21-19 last year. Kovach is a graduate of Cabrillo High School in Lompoc. He played for the Monarchs Baseball South travel team in 2021. "I attended the youth camps and baseball games at Cal Poly while growing up and it has always been a dream school of mine ever since. The school is close to home, so I will have the chance to play in front of my home crowd. I'm also super excited about the fact that my whole family is going to have the opportunity to still watch me play for another two years."
Ethan Marmie, Right-Handed Pitcher, R/R, 6-7, 190, Morgan Hill, Calif. (Ann Sobrato HS)
Marmie was 3-1 with a 2.89 ERA in nine appearances on the mound as a junior under head coach James Pozas at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill. Marmie struck out 45 batters over 53 1/3 innings. He also hit .184 with a double and two RBIs in 14 games. The Bulldogs were 12-12 last spring, finishing fifth in the Mount Hamilton League and qualifying for the CIF-Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs. Marmie also plays basketball, averaging 14.6 points and 8.7 rebounds last season with season highs of 26 points versus Live Oak and 24 more against Oak Grove. Marnie chose Cal Poly because "it was a great opportunity that I thought would best help me develop into the player I want to become."
PJ Moutzouridis, Infielder, R/R, 6-0, 170, San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian HS)
Under head coach John Diatte at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Moutzouridis hit .270 in 28 games as a junior with five doubles, a pair of home runs, four steals and 11 RBIs. He was ranked in the top 500 by Perfect Game. The Warriors posted a 25-8-1 record, finished third in the West Catholic Athletic League and lost to St. Francis 3-2 in the CIF-Central Coast Section Division I semifinals. "Cal Poly is a great school for me to develop. I love the community, the coaches and the players. I want to contribute to the great history of Cal Poly."
Griffin Naess, Right-Handed Pitcher, R/R, 6-6, 180, Laguna Hills, Calif. (Laguna Beach HS)
A son of former Cal Poly men's basketball player Coby Naess, Griffin posted a 4-1 record and 1.75 ERA as a junior under head coach Jairo Ochoa at Laguna Beach High School. Naess struck out 34 batters over 36 innings (eight appearances) and tossed a four-hitter with eight strikeouts in a complete-game 2-1 win over Marina. Naess earned first-team All-Sunset Wave League honors as a pitcher. He also hit .250 with seven doubles, one triple, 14 RBIs and four steals in 26 games. The Breakers were 13-13 in 2022, placing third in the Sunset Wave League. Naess played for the Total Baseball Vipers travel team. "I chose Cal Poly because I think it is where I can develop most as a player and person. The coaching staff also caught my attention and they all seem to have the same outlook of the game as me. I have a lot of family members that have gone or are going there currently and I have heard nothing but good things about the campus and people."
Brett Neidlinger, Infielder, R/R, 6-3, 190, Windsor, Calif. (Windsor HS)
Neidlinger hit .451 as a junior under head coach Dave Avila at Windsor High School last spring with seven doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 25 games. He also stole nine bases for the Jaguars, who were 19-7, won the North Bay League Oak Division title and qualified for the CIF-Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs. He also pitched for the Jaguars, compiling a 2-0 record and 0.42 ERA with six saves and 17 strikeouts over 16 2/3 innings. Neidlinger was named MVP of the North Bay League's Oak Division. As a sophomore, Neidlinger hit .300 with a double and three RBIs in 19 games. "Throughout my life, I've been fortunate to be coached by someone who accepts nothing but hard work, discipline and my overall best. After meeting with Coach Lee and Coach Fonteno, I knew that the same rules applied. I feel that the next chapter of my baseball career would be at its best at Cal Poly."
Luke Scherrer, Catcher, R/R, 6-2, 210, Yucaipa, Calif. (Yucaipa HS)
Scherrer hit .443 with 12 doubles, three home runs and 27 RBIs as a junior under head coach Ralph Grejada at Yucaipa High School last spring. He earned first-team All-Citrus Belt League and All-CIF-Southern Section Division 1 honors and was named to the all-tournament team for the prestigious National High School Invitational in North Carolina. The Thunderbirds were 19-9 last year, winning the Citrus Belt League title and qualifying for the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. As a sophomore in 2021, Scherrer hit .391 with 27 hits, including four doubles, a pair of triples, three home runs and 23 RBIs and was named to the All-Citrus Belt League first team. He also played 10 varsity games as a freshman. Prep Baseball Report ranks Scherrer 56th in the nation, 12th in the state and also ranked as the No. 1 catcher in California. Scherrer played for the California Baseball Academy Marucci travel team last summer and participated in the 2022 Area Code Games. He also played freshman basketball and has compiled a 4.4 grade-point average. His father Drew is a principal at San Gorgonio Middle School. "Cal Poly felt like home from the first moment I stepped on campus. The area reminds me of Yucaipa, just closer to the beach. The high-level academics were also a reason. I really liked the history of the baseball program, along with the direction it's headed in."
Braxton Thomas, First Base, L/L, 6-1, 213, Patterson, Calif. (Central Catholic HS)
A .447 hitter as a junior at Central Catholic High School in Modesto, Thomas hit 10 doubles, three triples and four home runs, driving in 32 runs in 30 games. Under head coach Danny Ayala, Thomas stole 22 of 25 bases, earned first-team All-Valley Oak League honors and was named to the 2022 All-209 Team. He also was team MVP and offensive player of the year in the Valley Oak League. The Raiders were 22-10-1 in 2022, won the Valley Oak League title and lost a best-of-three series versus Vanden in the CIF-Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championship series. As a sophomore in 2021, Thomas hit .319 with 15 hits, including one double, two triples, a pair of home runs and 15 RBIs in 19 games with seven stolen bases. He played six varsity games as a freshman in 2020, hitting .222 with a double. Thomas played on the Alpha Power 2023 travel team as well as in the 2022 Area Code Games. "I chose Cal Poly because I have always wanted to go to school there to play baseball and pursue an agriculture degree."
Josh Volmerding, Left-Handed Pitcher, R/L, 6-4, 174, Santa Rosa, Calif. (Maria Carrillo HS)
In 12 appearances on the mound last spring, Volmerding compiled a 5-5 record and 1.70 ERA with 92 strikeouts over 70 innings. Opposing batters hit just .146 against the junior southpaw as he earned first-team All-North Bay League Oak Division honors. The Pumas of head coach Sam Bruno posted an 11-15-1 record and fourth-place North Bay League Oak Division finish, qualifying for the CIF-North Coast Section Division II playoffs. Volmerding allowed one hit over seven innings with nine strikeouts in an eight-inning 1-0 loss to Casa Grande, struck out 14 over six innings in a 4-0 victory over Ukiah, fanned 11 in a five-hit 4-2 triumph over Montgomery and also shut out Windsor 11-0 with a three-hitter and four strikeouts. As a sophomore in 2021, Volmerding was 0-2 with a 3.06 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 16 innings (eight appearances). He has played for the Santa Rosa Crushers travel team. He chose to be a Mustang because "Cal Poly has an amazing baseball program and an amazing overall school."
The class also includes a second transfer from Hancock College, lefty Luke Kovach, a Cabrillo High School graduate who will join former Bulldog outfielder Jacob Steels on the Cal Poly roster next fall.
The signees were announced Tuesday by Cal Poly director of athletics Don Oberhelman, Mustang head coach Larry Lee and one of Lee's three new assistant coaches, recruiting coordinator Matt Fonteno.
"We're really excited about this group of signees," said Fonteno. "These guys have a track record of performing at a very high level. We were able to address some needs based on the outlook of next year's roster.
"There's a very good balance of physicality and athleticism with this group," Fonteno added. "Our whole staff played a big part in putting this group together and I look forward to seeing these guys develop and perform when they get on campus next year."
The class includes six pitchers, a catcher, a first baseman and three infielders. Kovach is the lone community college transfer and the other 10 players will graduate from high school next spring.
"The goal was to add some left-handed pitching to balance out the staff," Fonteno said. "Having quality left-handed pitching is a huge advantage in college baseball. Recruiting a physical type of player is a big priority for us. When you look around the country come postseason, there's a trend to the type of players that are playing at a high level."
The signing period for most sports, including baseball, runs through August 1. Basketball's early period ends Nov. 16, with the regular signing period slated for April 12 through May 17. Football's early signing period is Dec. 21-23 (midyear JC transfers Dec. 21-Jan. 15) with the regular period set for Feb. 1 through April 1.
Cal Poly's 37 victories last season are the most since the 47 produced by the Mustangs' Big West Conference championship team of 2014. The Mustangs strung together 11 wins over a 12-game span at the start of Big West play in mid-March, authored a 13-game winning streak in May, the longest within a single season in school history, and finished second in the conference for the fourth time in the last five full seasons and in the top four for the 17th time in 19 years.
Cal Poly won nine of its 10 Big West series and 12 of 15 overall with a 2-2 split versus Harvard, losing series only against Big West champion UC Santa Barbara and non-conference foes Washington and UNLV. The Mustangs earned five sweeps versus Dixie State, CSUN, CSU Bakersfield and UC Davis at home and perennial national power Cal State Fullerton on the road, their first ever at Goodwin Field.
Cal Poly was ranked in the top 30 in the Collegiate Baseball national poll four times in April and also earned a No. 18 ranking during the final week of the regular season.
The Class of 2024 recruits, listed alphabetically:
Reece Bueno, Right-Handed Pitcher, R/R, 6-0, 185, Visalia, Calif. (Redwood HS)
Bueno struck out 60 batters over 33 innings and compiled a 3.39 ERA as a junior under head coach Dan Hydash at Redwood High School in Visalia. Bueno earned second-team All-West Yosemite League honors and helped the Rangers to a 16-12 overall record, West Yosemite League championship and a berth in the CIF-Central Section Division II playoffs. Bueno also plays football at Redwood, catching 10 passes for 200 yards and one touchdown and making five tackles in six games so far this season. Bueno participated in the 2021 and 2022 Area Code Games in San Diego and played in the 2015 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old World Series, earning a spot on the all-defensive team at shortstop. He chose Cal Poly because it has "the best facilities on the West Coast, a fantastic group of coaches, great location, and because Cal Poly produces very good ball players."
Chris Downs, Left-Handed Pitcher, R/L, 6-6, 190, Santa Clarita, Calif. (Hart HS)
Under head coach James Ozella at Hart High School in Newhall, Downs compiled a 4-2 record and 2.81 ERA as a junior in 2022, striking out 27 batters over 27 innings. The Indians were 20-10 overall, won the Foothill League championship and reached the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division II playoffs. Downs played for the Playa Vista Orioles travel team. "I chose Cal Poly because it is a great school for me to develop both academically and athletically. The classes seem challenging, and the baseball program seems very development-focused, which is what I need to get to the next level."
Alejandro Garza, Infielder, R/R, 5-9, 165, Bakersfield, Calif. (Highland HS)
Under head coach and father Mike Garza, the 2019 BVarsity All-Area Baseball Coach of the Year, at Highland High School in Bakersfield, Alejandro hit a robust .510 in 2022 with 53 hits in 29 games, including 10 doubles, seven triples, five home runs and 30 RBIs with 17 steals. On the mound, Garza was 3-2 with a 1.96 ERA and two saves, striking out 41 batters over 46 1/3 innings in 15 appearances. The Scots were 19-9-1 overall last year, winning the Southeast Yosemite League championship and qualifying for the CIF-Central Section Division 3 playoffs. Garza was named Southeast Yosemite League player of the year and landed on the BVarsity All-Area first team. He also was team MVP. As a sophomore in 2021, Garza hit .483 with 29 hits (eight doubles, three triples) and 17 RBIs in 16 games with six stolen bases. He chose to further his athletic and academic careers at Cal Poly because of its "great baseball program, great coaches and great campus."
Luke Kovach, Left-Handed Pitcher, R/L, 6-2, 160, Lompoc, Calif. (Cabrillo HS/Hancock College)
Kovach was 2-2 with six saves and a 3.20 ERA as a freshman under head coach Chris Stevens at Hancock College in Santa Maria last spring. Kovach, who made 16 appearances on the mound with three starts, struck out 63 batters over 45 innings and opponents hit .179 against the southpaw who earned first-team All-Western State Conference North Division first-team honors as a reliever. The Bulldogs were 21-19 last year. Kovach is a graduate of Cabrillo High School in Lompoc. He played for the Monarchs Baseball South travel team in 2021. "I attended the youth camps and baseball games at Cal Poly while growing up and it has always been a dream school of mine ever since. The school is close to home, so I will have the chance to play in front of my home crowd. I'm also super excited about the fact that my whole family is going to have the opportunity to still watch me play for another two years."
Ethan Marmie, Right-Handed Pitcher, R/R, 6-7, 190, Morgan Hill, Calif. (Ann Sobrato HS)
Marmie was 3-1 with a 2.89 ERA in nine appearances on the mound as a junior under head coach James Pozas at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill. Marmie struck out 45 batters over 53 1/3 innings. He also hit .184 with a double and two RBIs in 14 games. The Bulldogs were 12-12 last spring, finishing fifth in the Mount Hamilton League and qualifying for the CIF-Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs. Marmie also plays basketball, averaging 14.6 points and 8.7 rebounds last season with season highs of 26 points versus Live Oak and 24 more against Oak Grove. Marnie chose Cal Poly because "it was a great opportunity that I thought would best help me develop into the player I want to become."
PJ Moutzouridis, Infielder, R/R, 6-0, 170, San Jose, Calif. (Valley Christian HS)
Under head coach John Diatte at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, Moutzouridis hit .270 in 28 games as a junior with five doubles, a pair of home runs, four steals and 11 RBIs. He was ranked in the top 500 by Perfect Game. The Warriors posted a 25-8-1 record, finished third in the West Catholic Athletic League and lost to St. Francis 3-2 in the CIF-Central Coast Section Division I semifinals. "Cal Poly is a great school for me to develop. I love the community, the coaches and the players. I want to contribute to the great history of Cal Poly."
Griffin Naess, Right-Handed Pitcher, R/R, 6-6, 180, Laguna Hills, Calif. (Laguna Beach HS)
A son of former Cal Poly men's basketball player Coby Naess, Griffin posted a 4-1 record and 1.75 ERA as a junior under head coach Jairo Ochoa at Laguna Beach High School. Naess struck out 34 batters over 36 innings (eight appearances) and tossed a four-hitter with eight strikeouts in a complete-game 2-1 win over Marina. Naess earned first-team All-Sunset Wave League honors as a pitcher. He also hit .250 with seven doubles, one triple, 14 RBIs and four steals in 26 games. The Breakers were 13-13 in 2022, placing third in the Sunset Wave League. Naess played for the Total Baseball Vipers travel team. "I chose Cal Poly because I think it is where I can develop most as a player and person. The coaching staff also caught my attention and they all seem to have the same outlook of the game as me. I have a lot of family members that have gone or are going there currently and I have heard nothing but good things about the campus and people."
Brett Neidlinger, Infielder, R/R, 6-3, 190, Windsor, Calif. (Windsor HS)
Neidlinger hit .451 as a junior under head coach Dave Avila at Windsor High School last spring with seven doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 25 games. He also stole nine bases for the Jaguars, who were 19-7, won the North Bay League Oak Division title and qualified for the CIF-Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs. He also pitched for the Jaguars, compiling a 2-0 record and 0.42 ERA with six saves and 17 strikeouts over 16 2/3 innings. Neidlinger was named MVP of the North Bay League's Oak Division. As a sophomore, Neidlinger hit .300 with a double and three RBIs in 19 games. "Throughout my life, I've been fortunate to be coached by someone who accepts nothing but hard work, discipline and my overall best. After meeting with Coach Lee and Coach Fonteno, I knew that the same rules applied. I feel that the next chapter of my baseball career would be at its best at Cal Poly."
Luke Scherrer, Catcher, R/R, 6-2, 210, Yucaipa, Calif. (Yucaipa HS)
Scherrer hit .443 with 12 doubles, three home runs and 27 RBIs as a junior under head coach Ralph Grejada at Yucaipa High School last spring. He earned first-team All-Citrus Belt League and All-CIF-Southern Section Division 1 honors and was named to the all-tournament team for the prestigious National High School Invitational in North Carolina. The Thunderbirds were 19-9 last year, winning the Citrus Belt League title and qualifying for the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. As a sophomore in 2021, Scherrer hit .391 with 27 hits, including four doubles, a pair of triples, three home runs and 23 RBIs and was named to the All-Citrus Belt League first team. He also played 10 varsity games as a freshman. Prep Baseball Report ranks Scherrer 56th in the nation, 12th in the state and also ranked as the No. 1 catcher in California. Scherrer played for the California Baseball Academy Marucci travel team last summer and participated in the 2022 Area Code Games. He also played freshman basketball and has compiled a 4.4 grade-point average. His father Drew is a principal at San Gorgonio Middle School. "Cal Poly felt like home from the first moment I stepped on campus. The area reminds me of Yucaipa, just closer to the beach. The high-level academics were also a reason. I really liked the history of the baseball program, along with the direction it's headed in."
Braxton Thomas, First Base, L/L, 6-1, 213, Patterson, Calif. (Central Catholic HS)
A .447 hitter as a junior at Central Catholic High School in Modesto, Thomas hit 10 doubles, three triples and four home runs, driving in 32 runs in 30 games. Under head coach Danny Ayala, Thomas stole 22 of 25 bases, earned first-team All-Valley Oak League honors and was named to the 2022 All-209 Team. He also was team MVP and offensive player of the year in the Valley Oak League. The Raiders were 22-10-1 in 2022, won the Valley Oak League title and lost a best-of-three series versus Vanden in the CIF-Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championship series. As a sophomore in 2021, Thomas hit .319 with 15 hits, including one double, two triples, a pair of home runs and 15 RBIs in 19 games with seven stolen bases. He played six varsity games as a freshman in 2020, hitting .222 with a double. Thomas played on the Alpha Power 2023 travel team as well as in the 2022 Area Code Games. "I chose Cal Poly because I have always wanted to go to school there to play baseball and pursue an agriculture degree."
Josh Volmerding, Left-Handed Pitcher, R/L, 6-4, 174, Santa Rosa, Calif. (Maria Carrillo HS)
In 12 appearances on the mound last spring, Volmerding compiled a 5-5 record and 1.70 ERA with 92 strikeouts over 70 innings. Opposing batters hit just .146 against the junior southpaw as he earned first-team All-North Bay League Oak Division honors. The Pumas of head coach Sam Bruno posted an 11-15-1 record and fourth-place North Bay League Oak Division finish, qualifying for the CIF-North Coast Section Division II playoffs. Volmerding allowed one hit over seven innings with nine strikeouts in an eight-inning 1-0 loss to Casa Grande, struck out 14 over six innings in a 4-0 victory over Ukiah, fanned 11 in a five-hit 4-2 triumph over Montgomery and also shut out Windsor 11-0 with a three-hitter and four strikeouts. As a sophomore in 2021, Volmerding was 0-2 with a 3.06 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 16 innings (eight appearances). He has played for the Santa Rosa Crushers travel team. He chose to be a Mustang because "Cal Poly has an amazing baseball program and an amazing overall school."
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