University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE - Versatile athlete... multi-sport prepstandout... adds speed to team make-up... demonstrates positivedefensive skills.

PREP CAREER - Played four years at Riverton High School earningAll-Region and honorable mention All-State recognition... alsoplayed basketball for two years with the Silver Wolves and playedtwo years of football... also competed on the track team for twoyears... earned honorable mention All-State accolades for theSilver Wolves in volleyball and was named M.I.L. Player of theYear... named to the honor roll... competed in the AmericanLegion.

PERSONAL - Ryan Bruce Gretz... chose USF for the campus size,student diversity, academic programs and baseball program... goalfor the season is to help the team reach regionals... best advicehe could give to youngsters is "Don't bother doing anything butyour best"... enjoys snowboarding and surfing... favorite sportshero is Will Clark... father Bob played baseball at Fresno State...parents are Bob and Sally Gretz... born November 23, 1982 inFresno, CA.

GIARRATANO ON GRETZ - "Ryan is a solid freshman player who willbe able to learn how to switch hit and will be a solid defensivereplacement late in games."