By Nina Baio, Michael Stevens and Robby Valderrama
An inside look at some of South Valley’s brightest high school
baseball stars:
By Nina Baio, Michael Stevens and Robby Valderrama
An inside look at some of South Valley’s brightest high school baseball stars:
Billy Hill
Grade: Freshmen
School: Sobrato High School
Position: Shortstop
Motivation: When his coach yells at him from the dugout to play better
Favorite athlete: Derek Jeter Interesting fact: During his time off from baseball, Billy often goes hunting with his dad.
Drew Andersen
Grade: Junior
School: Gilroy High School
Position: Shortstop
Motivation: The pure enjoyment of playing
Favorite athlete: Derek Jeter
Interesting fact: His father, Alan Anderson, is the coach of the GHS Junior Varsity baseball team. Although their teams compete at different times and locations, father and son share their love of the game at practices.
Doug Porras
Grade: Senior
School: Live Oak High School
Position: Shortstop and pitcher
Motivation: His competitive spirit
Favorite athlete: Willie Mays
Interesting fact: In honor of his grandpa, Porras has worn a No. 11 jersey his entire life, whether in varsity football, basketball or baseball.
