La Mirada
Matadors
La Mirada
Coach: Jimmy Zurn
19-12

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The five-time Suburban League Champions, La Mirada features #5 State ranked Andrew Pyle (Long Beach St.’22) and #70 ranked Eric Jeon (SS, ‘23), along with Dl commitments in:

  • 2022 class: Andrew Pyle (C, Long Beach St.), Noah Rodriguez (SS, UNLV)
  • 2023 class: Alejandro Diaz (SS, Long Beach St.)

The Matadors are also home to 2020 2nd round Draft pick Jared Jones and Major League pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon.

Players to Watch

Eric Jeon, 3B/P Jr. | 5’11” | 185lbs Previous Seasons Stats: .389 AVG, (19) RBIs, (4) HR, 5 doubles. 4-1, 0.68 ERA Awards: 1st Team All-League, 1st Team All Area College Commit: Columbia University Coaches Quote: Eric is just a gifted player. He is super athletic that is a throwback two-way player. His ability at the plate to drive the ball to all fields is special. On the mound he is a bulldog that loves to compete. I love coaching this gritty type of guy.
Rudy Gonzales, CF Sr. | 5’10” | 170lbs Previous Seasons Stats: .306, (11) RBIs, (7) SB, .442 OBP Awards: 1st Team All-League College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: Rudy is the best defensive CF I have ever seen at this level. Period. He is a great bat from the left side with pop. His baseball IQ is through the roof, and I know he is going to make a college very happy they signed this guy. He is the epitome of the ideal baseball player you want on your team.
Andrew Pyle, C Sr. | 6’1” | 210lbs Previous Seasons Stats: .358 AVG, (21) RBIs, 3 triples, 3 doubles, (9) SB Awards: 1st Team All-League, 1st Team All Area College Commit: Long Beach State Coaches Quote: Andrew is our rock behind the plate. He controls our staff very well and his experience on the field is a coach’s dream. He is one of our big bats in the middle of the order that we expect big things from.
Benjamin Kim, OF/P Jr. | 5’11” | 185lbs Previous Seasons Stats: .343 AVG, (18) RBIs, 8 doubles Awards: 1st Team All-League College Commit: Uncommitted Coaches Quote: One of my favorite players I've ever coached. Hard working, tough, and always smiling. Benny is a key piece to our success, both at the plate and on the mound. He is one that every college coach should be paying attention to.
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Noah Rodriguez, SS Sr. | 5’8” | 165lbs Previous Seasons Stats: .461 AVG, (41) Hits, (20) RBIs, 8 doubles, 12 SB Awards: 1st Team All Area, 1st Team All CIF D1 College Commit: UNLV Coaches Quote: Noah is our leader. He makes us go. From an offensive standpoint, he sets the tone for us in his approach at the plate. At SS he is so fundamentally sound. He makes the routine play look routine. He is as Special as they come.

*Players to Watch are selected by their respective coaches each year.