GENERAL CAPSULE - Finished the year as the starter at first base... will hit in the sixth spot... has come on defensively and offensively and provided consistency.
AT USF (2002) - Showcased a solid bat, compiling a .314 batting average in 46 games and 39 starts... blasted seven doubles, a triple and three home runs... stole two bases on three attempts.
AT USF (2001) - Saw action in six games during sophomore season... hit .429 in seven plate appearances and knocked in three runs.
At USF (2000) - Made six appearances and made a pair of starts in his first season at USF... hit .333 in nine at bats, collecting three hits.
PREP CAREER - Played four years of varsity baseball at Narbonne High School... enjoyed a solid junior campaign, batting .435 with11 home runs and 31 RBI.
PERSONAL - Alfonso Valdez... goal for the season is to contribute in any way possible to win a championship... chose USFfor the small size and a baseball program on the rise... best advice is to not spend time daydreaming, get busy and make something happen... enjoys fishing in his spare time... parents are Eddie and Maricela Valdez... born April 25, 1981 in Harbor City, CA.
GIARRATANO ON VALDEZ - "Alfonso Valdez is good around the bag and can do some things for us this year from an attitude standpoint, as well as from a playing standpoint."
