Longoria Shows Dirtbag Attitude
by Kim Oswell, Daily 49er
September 28, 2006 Playing great baseball has become a Dirtbag tradition. They are famous for starting the careers of major league players such as Jason Giambi and Jeff Weaver.
The baseball organization consists of talented players, coaches and administrators that collectively contribute to the success of the baseball season.
The Dirtbag name is more than a title; it is a style of playing and an attitude that is carried out to the field. Being called a Dirtbag is considered an honor and a duty to the players and coaches.
Evan Longoria is an infielder who played third base and shortstop for LBSU last season and plays with a passion. Longoria, a junior, finished up as MVP of the Cape Cod League this summer playing second base. His eight homers, 35 RBIs and batting average of .299 earned him MVP honors.
Born and raised in Downey, Longoria attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower. He transferred to Rio Hondo junior college in Whittier for two years before coming to LBSU to obtain a degree in criminal justice.
When he isn't on the field, Longoria enjoys different hobbies like playing all kinds of video games, such as MVP Baseball.
His passion for baseball extends to his love for the St. Louis Cardinals and admiration for athletes who play with heart and soul like David Eckstein. He also admires professional athletes Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Renteria.
" I play baseball because of the competitiveness," Longoria said. "Since I was young, it has been what I've done."
Longoria has received many awards and recognitions in his baseball career. He was Second Team All Big West last season and Summer All-American by Baseball America. He was also First Team All-American this summer. He is considered the No. 3 rated prospect from the Cape Cod League and likely a first round draft pick.
" I feel really good about the upcoming season," Longoria said. "We've got a lot of returning guys and some new ones coming in so we should really be able to compete."
Longoria will most likely be staring at third base this season, but is also able to play shortstop and second base.
Longoria, along with fellow Cape Code teammate Jared Hughes, will help lead the Dirtbags into the 2006 season.
The Dirtbags, along with Head Coach Mike Weather, are positive and excited about preparing for the upcoming season that will kick off at Blair Field. |
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