A 9th inning comeback falls short as the Aztecs fall to the Lobos 5-4.
Talented infielder who will add depth at the shortstop position this spring ... Could see time in the role of designated hitter as well ... Spent the past two summers playing for the Giants (2006) and Colton Nighthawks (2007) in the Orange County Connie Mack League ... Also recruited by UC Riverside, Hawai'i and San Diego.
HIGH SCHOOL
Won four varsity letters at Cypress High School in Cypress, Calif. ... Coached there by John Weber ... A three-year all-Empire League selection and the league's rookie of the year as a freshman ... As a senior, was named an honorable mention All-American after earning Empire League most valuable player honors ... Served as team captain that season ... Batted .411 with nine home runs ... As a junior, hit .350 with one home run as the Centurions were ranked as high as fourth in the nation ... Batted .300 with one home run during his sophomore season as Cypress captured the Division II CIF championship ... As a freshman, hit .380 with three home runs.
PERSONAL
Brett Aaron Tanos was born Oct. 6, 1988, in Los Alamitos, Calif. ... Son of Randy and Dawn Tanos ... Favorite athlete is Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter ... Enjoys wakeboarding and spending time with family ... Plans to continue a baseball career beyond college ... A business major at San Diego State.
