2022 Season Preview: Torrance Tartars
January 31, 2022
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The Road to the California State Games begins with the 2022 California high school baseball season. With the season just around the corner, our Staff has begun putting out team previews from all around the state getting you prepare for another year of exciting coverage.
Today we focus on the Torrance Tartars who will rely on their outstanding defense and pitching strength to make a run at the Pioneer League title in Coach Ybarra's second season at the helm.
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Team
Torrance Tartars
Head Coach (years at school)
Robert Ybarra 2nd year as Head Coach
Twitter Handle
@TartarsBaseball
CIF Section & Division
Southern section Division 2
Conference/League Name
Pioneer League
Last Year’s Record
15-7 overall 8-2 in league 1st place
Stat Leaders from 2021
Ricky Ahumada, Corey Nunez, Brock Mayer, Aidan Irvine
2021 Playoff Run
Lost 3-0 to Millikan in the 2nd Round
# of Returning Starters
6
# of Returning Pitchers
2
Coach's Expectations
We will build our foundation around pitching in Pioneer League MVP Aidan Irvine and defense with the left side of our infield and I think the the best SS in our league and South Bay in Corey Nunez. Angel Gonzalez will hold down the hot corner being a 4 year starter at 3B. Our guys know what it takes and are ready for the challenge ahead.
Team Strengths
Very strong on Pitching and Defense
Areas of Improvement
Offense
College Commitments
Corey Nunez SS/P, 2022, 6’3 170, R/R, UC Santa Barbara
Angel Gonzalez 3B/P, 2022, 6’0 185, R/R, LB State
Vinny Rakosky P/1B, 2022, 6’1 183, L/L, Cal State Northridge
Aidan Irvine P, 2022, 6’2 180, R/R, Northern Colorado
Top 22s
Corey Nunez SS/P, 6’3 170, R/R
Angel Gonzalez 3B/P, 6’0 185, R/R
Vinny Rakosky P/1B, 6’1 183, L/L
Aidan Irvine P, 6’2 180, R/R
Brock Mayer P/OF, 6’1 185, R/R
Top 23s
Ricky Ahumada OF/P, 5’9 158, R/L
Thomas Adair 1B/P, 6’4 200, R/R
Mason Martinez INF, 6’0 150, R/R
Matthew Chavez OF/DH, 6’0 185, R/R
Top 24s
Anthony Macias 1B/P, 5’11 200, L/L
Slater Nunez SS/P, 5’10 140, R/R
Eshua Desai 3B/1B, 6’1 200, R/R
Top 25s
Mateo Rickman 3B/1B, 6’0 200, R/R
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Peninsula/South Bay Preseason ID | CA | 01/30 | Canada College - Redwood City, CA |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/06 | The MAX - McCook, Ill. |
| SoCal Rising Stars: Los Angeles | CA | 02/27 | O'Malley Field |
| SoCal Rising Stars: Orange County | CA | 03/20 | JSerra High School |
| SoCal Rising Stars: Inland Empire | CA | 04/24 | Corona High School |
| SoCal Rising Stars Games | CA | 06/04 | O'Malley Field |