Arrives at San Diego state after a stellar season at nearby Southwestern Junior College ... Will most likely begin the season as a member of the Aztec bullpen, but could see occasional starting duty ... Played summer ball for the San Diego Hustle Baseball Club from 2013-2015.
SOUTHWESTERN JC 2015
Competed for one year at Southwestern Junior College in Chula Vista, Calif. ... Was coached there by former San Diego State assistant Jay Martel ... Made 16 appearances including 12 starts with one complete game ... Compiled a record of 9-2 with a 1.96 earned run average ... Struck out 53 and walked only nine over 92 innings pitched ... Earned Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week during the season ... Team advanced to first round of state playoffs.
UC SAN DIEGO 2014
Played one season at UC San Diego where he was coached by Eric Newman ... Made four relief appearances and pitched a total of 10 innings ... no decisions with a 0.90 earned run average ... Struck out six and walked only one while limiting opponents to a .216 batting average.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played four seasons of varsity baseball at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... Coached there by Mike McNaughton ... Played second base in addition to pitching ... Named to the all-Mesa League second team as a senior ... Garnered second-team all-league honors during his junior season ... Member of the California Scholastic Federation who was an honors graduate.
PERSONAL
Adrian Orozco was born Sept. 30, 1994, in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Victor and Esmeralda Orozco ... Mother attended San Diego State ... Enjoys golfing and spending time with friends .... Favorite athlete is San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers ... Was also recruited by Houston Baptist, New Mexico State, Chico State and Cal State East Bay ... Majoring in communications at San Diego state with career plans in marketing, advertising or public relations.