Speedy outfielder who possesses excellent offensive skills ... Will add depth to the Aztec outfield corps in his first season at SDSU ... Played for College Baseball Academy (CBA) Team Marucci in Temecula, Calif., during summer of 2014 ... A 2015 Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American and California All-Region second team ... A PG Underclass All-American in both 2013 and 2014.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three years of varsity baseball at Temecula Valley High School in Temecula, Calif. ... Coached there by Tony Nob ... Was a shortstop and second baseman ... As a senior earned all-Southwestern League honors and was named to the all-state team by Cal-Hi Sports ... Selected for the Riverside County All-Star Team ... Hit .422 with four doubles, five triples, two home runs, 39 runs scored and 15 RBI over 26 games ... Stole 14 of 17 bases ... On-base percentage of .500 with a .644 slugging mark ... As a junior batted .340 with 15 double, three triples, two home runs and 2 runs scored in 32 contests ... Had a .431 on-base percentage, .610 slugging percentage and stole 14 bases ... During his sophomore season batted .35 with sox double. Two triples and two home runs.
PERSONAL
David Michael Maldonado was born May 2, 1997, in Fremont, Calif. ... Son of Meghan Maldonado and Steve Torres ... Enjoys jet skiing, working out at the gym and spending time with family ... Favorite athletes include Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson .... Was also recruited by UC Riverside ... A business major at San Diego State.