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Ryland Zaborowski

2021 | Freshman

Earned WAC Hitter of the Week for his first ever weekend of collegiate baseball as the Lopes took three of four games from Missouri. He had a nine-hit weekend, driving in five runs, scoring five more and launching his first career home run.
Had three hits in his first collegiate game and three RBIs in his second.

Chandler, Ariz.

Had a decorated high school career, racking up numerous accolades.
As a junior in 2019 earned all-region first team, all-state first team and All-Chandler Unified School District first team.
Honors in 2020 were highlighted by Prep Baseball Report Super 60, Arizona Republic Preseason All-Arizona, National High School Baseball Coaches Association Preseason All-American, and Perfect Game West Region All-American first team.
Finished hitting .444 through 40 career games in three-year varsity career.
Was off to a 16-for-22 (.727) start in COVID-shortened senior season with four doubles and four home runs.
Hit .414 as a junior in 2019 with 13 of his 29 hits going for extra bases.
Was selected to compete in the Area Code games with the top-200 players throughout the country.
Was a recipient of the Chandler Unified Impact Scholarship.

Parents are Jeff and Wendy Zaborowski.
Mother, Wendy, played volleyball at California Lutheran from 1986 to 1990.
Grandfather, Larry, played football at Arkansas State from 1952 to 1954.
Chose GCU because "the coaching staff was amazing and always welcoming and put a lot of time and effort to come watch me play. I really liked the campus and positive energy it had and the baseball stadium in that environment."
Was born in Laguna Hills, California, before later moving to Arizona.
One of the first high school seniors diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder to sign a Division I letter of intent for a team sport.
Favorite motivational quote: "I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong." - Derek Jeter
Favorite artists include U2, Travis Scott and Post Malone.
Future career goals include playing professional baseball or working in scouting or agency.
Favorite pro sports teams include the Los Angeles Angeles, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Galaxy.
Favorite athletes to watch growing up include Vladimir Guerrero, Mike Trout and Jered Weaver.