2  Michael RoBards Class: Freshman Hometown: Oceanside, Calif. High School: Oceanside HS Height / Weight: 5-10 / 165 Position: LHP Birthdate: 10/04/1993 Experience: HS B-T: L-L

Left-handed pitcher who is expected to fill the role of situational relief specialist for the Aztecs ... For the past three summers has competed as a member of the So Cal Dirtbags team ... Played for the Tampa Bay Rays scout team during summer of 2010

HIGH SCHOOL
Played four years of varsity baseball at Oceanside High school where he was coached by Dave Barrett ... Two-time Pitcher of the Year for the Pirates ... During his career tied the Oceanside HS record for wins and set the mark for career appearances ... A second-team all-Avocado League selection as a senior after going 6-6 with two saves and a 3.11 earned run average ... Struck out 87 batters over 74.1 innings and tossed five complete games ... As a junior was a first-team all-Valley League honoree after going 8-5 with a pair of saves and a 2.92 earned run average ... Recorded 93 strikeouts and only 20 walks in 84 innings ... An honorable mention all-league selection as a sophomore ... As a freshman was a winner in his lone appearance of the season ... Member of the San Diego Union-Tribune all-academic baseball team in both 2010 and 2011.

PERSONAL
Michael Alexander RoBards was born Oct. 4, 1993, in Oceanside, Calif. ... Son of William and Nora RoBards ... Older brother, Chris, played football at Cal Lutheran ... Enjoys spending time with friends and family ... Favorite athlete is Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden ... Was also recruited by Duke, Stanford and Arizona ... Majoring in business marketing at San Diego State.