Was a pitcher and also played first base as a prep athlete ... Will likely see duty out of the SDSU bullpen in his first year at SDSU ... Played during summer of 2007 for the Southland Shockers in Orange County (Calif.) ... Team advanced to the semifinals of the 2007 state Connie Mack tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL
Won three letters as a baseball player at Villa Park High School ... Played under coach Patrick Fitzsimmons ... Named all-Century League second team as a senior ... Compiled a record of 4-4 with a 1.96 earned run average ... His ERA was third-best in the Century League ... Struck out 45 over 50 innings while walking only seven ... Season-high 11 strikeouts in seven-inning win over Brea Olinda HS ... Hit .125 (2-for-16) with five runs scored ... As a junior, had a pitching record of 3-1 with a 4.34 earned run average ... Went 4-for-12 at the plate with a double ... Earned scholar-athlete recognition all three seasons of varsity baseball ... Co-hosted a weekly interview show on the campus television station.
PERSONAL
Parker A. Adame was born Oct. 1, 1988, in Orange, Calif. ... Son of Ray and Lori Adame ... Interests include surfing, spear fishing and sailing ... Was also recruited by New Mexico State .... Lists favorite athlete as Brett Favre ... A communications major at San Diego State.