The mark of a well-rounded program is one that helps prepare its student-athletes for success beyond the playing field, and the USF baseball team has been doing just that for years.
18th-year head coach
Nino Giarratano and the rest of the USF staff go to great lengths to instill life lessons that their players can carry with them in the professional world. While on campus during their four years at USF, Giarratano's players not only learn the value of hard work on the field and in the weight room, but take part in a top-notch academic support program orchestrated by pitching coach
Matt Hiserman in conjunction with the USF academic and student services team that helps lay the foundation for future success.
All of that has proven invaluable in helping former Dons hit the ground running in their respective careers. Here's a snapshot of where some of the Dons' baseball alums are currently making their impact:
Patrick McGuigan is an Account Executive in Mobile Apps and Games at Google. Formerly drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2006 MLB amateur draft, McGuigan is in the top-10 in almost all pitching records at USF and was the 2006 WCC Pitcher and Player of the year while guiding the team to their first regional appearance.
Mitchell Bialoski is an Account Executive at Salesforce. He is formerly a Territory Manager for ConMed at Linvatec. He was a mainstay at first base for three years, starting 133 games and earning a 2007 All-WCC selection. Mitch continues to be an active alumnus with the Dons.
Jordan Remer is currently an Alameda County paramedic as well as a BLS instructor for Fast Response School of Health Care Education in Berkeley. Remer was an integral part of the Dons' bullpen for four years and was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft.
Tavo Hall is currently working for the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps. He is previously a Federal Public Defender. Hall was the class Valedictorian as well as starting shortstop. His tireless work ethic embodied everything it means to be a Don and has made him successful in life after baseball. He was a three-year starter and was a major piece to the 2006 WCC Championship team.
Bobby Ethel just took a job as a Resident Physician at Baylor College of Medicine doing general surgery. He was formerly a medical student at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Ethel will always be remembered for his commitment and passion to athletics, academics, willingness to get better and the positive impact he had on the ball club. He was a lock down defender in the outfield and helped set the record for stolen bases in the 2009 campaign.
