California Lutheran University

2019 (Baseball)
Made five appearances as a senior reliever for the Kingsmen… Led the team with a 12.15 K/9 ratio… Allowed 10 runs, nine earned, on ten hits while striking out nine in 6.2 innings of work… Pitched a season-long four innings against George Fox on February 10...inducted into the CLU Scholar-Athlete Society for the second time.

2018 (Baseball)
Made eight appearances as a junior for the Kingsmen… Finished with a 2.35 ERA out of the bullpen… Allowed two earned runs on 10 hits in 7.2 innings of work while walking four and striking out four… Inducted into the Scholar-Athlete Society for the first time.

Ohlone College
Played two seasons (2016, 17) for the Renegades… Saw  the team to fourth in the state in 2017… Graduated with honors, earning his associates degree in both human development and business.

Washington HS ‘15
Three-year varsity letterwinner for the Huskies… After seeing his team to the Mission Valley Athletic League Championship title in 2014, was voted as team captain for his senior campaign… Was also on high school honor roll.

Personal
From Fremont, California… Parents are Michelle and Jacques Maldonado… Has on sibling, Frank… Volunteered with Tri-City Volunteers for two years in high school… Names working with former Atlanta Braves pitcher, Tom House, as his greatest personal sports memory… Chose Cal Lutheran for the opportunity to play baseball in Southern California.

Favorites
Something others may not know about me: I have 4 tattoos
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends
Movies/TV Shows: The Sandlot, The League, Grey's Anatomy
Foods: Italian, Chinese, Mexican
Books: The Bible
Sports Teams/Athletes: Oakland Athletics/Raiders, Golden State Warriors
Number one thing on bucket list: Visit my family in Sicily