Local Star Athlete Stephen Espinoza Commits to Charleston Southern for Next College Season

Stephen Espinoza, a former infielder at Allan Hancock College, has committed to Charleston Southern University to further his academic and athletic career. Espinoza, who transferred from San Jose State University, earned First Team All-Conference honors at Allan Hancock, leading his team with 48 RBIs, a .542 slugging percentage, and a .345 batting average.

Espinoza decided to transfer to Charleston Southern after several discussions with the university's coaching staff, which highlighted the program's culture and environment. Although he had not previously considered living on the East Coast, Espinoza is looking forward to the new opportunities and coastal lifestyle in Charleston. He is excited to compete at the Division I level in a new environment.

While at Allan Hancock College, Espinoza excelled both offensively and defensively, earning a Gold Glove for his performance at shortstop. He achieved a .955 fielding percentage and participated in 23 double plays out of 178 chances, demonstrating his reliability and skill.

Espinoza credits his time at Allan Hancock College for preparing him for future challenges, highlighting the importance of learning from both successes and failures. He feels well-prepared by the experiences and support from the coaching staff for higher-level competition.

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