Standout catcher and outfielder in high school who will vie for playing time behind the plate in his first season at San Diego State ... Played summer ball in 2008 and 2009 with the Southern California Blast.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year varsity letter earner at Point Loma High School in San Diego, Calif. ... Split time as a catcher and outfielder for coach Jon Posternack ... Hit .458 his senior season with nine doubles, one triple, a home runs and 21 runs scored ... His 31 runs batted in led the team ... Walked 22 times and struck out on just 11 occasions en route to compiling a .58 on-base percentage along with a .625 slugging mark ... Was named the Pointers offensive player of the year and team captain ... Batted .317 his junior year with 14 runs, 15 RBI and a .447 on-base average... As a sophomore hit .319 with 14 runs batted in ... Also played football at Point Loma ... Made 47 tackles his senior season ... 2009 Semper Fi award winner.
PERSONAL
Sean Russell Stepina was born on July 20, 1991 in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Daryl and Cindy Stepina ... Has three sisters, Gina, Melissa and Janess ... Likes to jet ski ... Favorite athlete is Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward ... An undeclared major at San Diego State.