BYU-bound Cross joins UNLV signees Schultz, Strong at next level
- Updated: June 17, 2016
2016 GROSSMONT COLLEGE BASEBALL
By Bill Dickens
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EL CAJON (6-17-16) — Unheralded left-handed pitcher AARON CROSS has overcome Tommy John surgery to apparently earn a baseball scholarship to BYU.
Cross, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound redshirt sophomore has traveled several places, beginning with Santa Ana Mater Dei High. He continued his college career at San Diego State in 2014 before suffering an arm injury.
After the surgery, he recovered to appear overpowering under the auspices of Grossmont College Griffins head coach RANDY ABSHIER.
He finished the 2016 season with a 0.29 ERA (allowed only one earned run). He struck out 41 batters in 31 innings, while allowing just 21 hits. He logged a team-high 6 saves in a primarily closers role.
He was reported to make a commitment to the Provo, Utah, school this week.
Cross was also reportedly recruited by Utah, Arizona and San Jose State.
Meanwhile, two weeks ago, Griffins’ versatile right-hander DREW SCHULTZ signed a letter of intent to play at Nevada-Las Vegas, joining teammate ALAN STRONG, who signed his NLI with the Rebels back in April.
Schultz appeared in 23 games for the Griffins this past season, primarily as a reliever, finishing with an impressive 1.45 ERA over 49.2 innings. He struck out 44 hitters, while allowing 29 hits and 28 walks.
“I’m proud to be a rebel,” Schultz said on Twitter after his announcement. “Couldn’t be more excited.”
Strong will enroll at the University and be eligible to play for the Rebels during the 2017 season.
