Cal State LA Athletics

At Cal State L.A.: Had an outstanding sophomore season in 2007. Compiled a 9-3 record with a 3.58 earned run average. Earned second-team ABCA/Rawlings All-West Region honors and also received second-team Daktronics All-West Region recognition. Was named to the All-California Collegiate Athletic Association second team. Tossed the fourth no-hitter in Cal State L.A. history when he held San Francisco State without a hit over seven innings while walking only one and striking out eight on Feb. 24. Followed that by allowing only an infield hit over seven innings while walking four and striking out seven in a 5-0 win at Cal Poly Pomona on March 3. Followed that up by allowing only two hits and one Had a dominating stretch of six starts from Feb. 24 to March 30 when he allowed only one earned run over 36 1/3 innings and won all six contests. Struck out a season-high 11 against Chico State over 6 2/3 innings and received a no-decision in a 3-2 loss at the CCAA Championship Tournament. Also started the first game for Cal State L.A. in the NCAA Division II West Regional and the College World Series. Led the Golden Eagles in innings pitched (100 2/3), strikeouts (96), games started (18), complete games (2) and shutouts (2).

 

At South Gate High School: Was named the Los Angeles Central Pitcher of the Year in 2005 and the Eastern League Most Valuable Player. Was also named to the All-City team. Tossed the first no-hitter in the 16-year history of the Daily News Tournament in the championship game.

 

Personal: Son of Isaac and Cecilia Morales. Majoring in Kinesiology. Enjoys guitar and playing solitaire. Lists winning the championship in the Northwoods League in the summer, making it to the College World Series with Cal State L.A. in 2007 and throwing a no-hitter against San Francisco State as his most exciting experiences in sports.