GENERAL CAPSULE - Finished the year as the starter at firstbase... will hit in the sixth spot... has come on defensively andoffensively and provided consistency.
AT USF (2002) - Showcased a solid bat, compiling a .314 battingaverage in 46 games and 39 starts... blasted seven doubles, atriple and three homeruns... stole two bases on three attempts.
AT USF (2001) - Saw action in six games during sophomoreseason... hit .429 in seven plate appearances and knocked in threeruns.
At USF (2000) - Made six appearances and made a pair of startsin his first season at USF... hit .333 in nine at bats, collectingthree hits.
PREP CAREER - Played four years of varsity baseball at NarbonneHigh School... enjoyed a solid junior campaign, batting .435 with11 homeruns and 31 RBI.
PERSONAL - Alfonso Valdez... goal for the season is tocontribute in any way possible to win a championship... chose USFfor the small size and a baseball program on the rise... bestadvice is to not spend time daydreaming, get busy and makesomething happen... enjoys fishing in his spare time... parents areEddie and Maricela Valdez... born April 25, 1981 in Harbor City,CA.
GIARRATANO ON VALDEZ - "Alfonso Valdez is good around the bagand can do some things for us this year from an attitudestandpoint, as well as from a playing standpoint."
