| Addison Reed |
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Right-handed hurler who could see duty as the Aztecs' closer during the 2007 season ... Was primarily a first baseman as a prep athlete, compiling impressive offensive numbers ... An Area code games participant during summer 2006 ... Also recruited by Michigan, Hawai'i and UC Irvine.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played four seasons of varsity baseball at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. ... Coached there by Anthony Vasquez ... Primarily a first baseman, did not pitch until his junior year ... Split time between the mound and first base as a senior ... A three-year all-Baseline League first-team selection ... Also first-team all-Inland Valley as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Named first-team all-county in 2006 and 2007 ... Inland Valley player of the year as a senior ... During his senior season (2007) batted .446 with 10 doubles, 13 home runs and 34 runs batted in .. His home run total was third-best in the state of California ... On the mound, compiled a mark of 5-1 with a 2.53 earned run average ... Struck out 33 and walked only nine in 36 innings ... As a junior in 2006, hit .420 with six doubles, three triples, six home runs and 40 RBI ... As a pitcher, threw two innings, striking out three ... Batted .387 with 10 doubles, four triples, one homer and 31 RBI during sophomore campaign (2005).
PERSONAL
Addison D. Reed was born December 27, 1988, in Montclair, Calif. ... Son of Scott and September Reed ... Enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games and sports ... Favorite athlete is Alex Rodriguez ... Majoring in criminal justice.