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Annual recognition to our student athletes

that reached their ultimate goal of completing

a Bachelor's Degree playing their sport or

became professional athletes through college.

HALL OF FAME CLASS 2019-2020

HALL OF FAME CLASS 2018

VICTOR NAZARIO

We met baseball player outfielder Victor Nazario for the first time on 2010 at an open tryout we did at San Lorenzo. On a last call recruiting during Winter 2011, Coach Andrew Bartman took Victor for Lincoln College (Junior College) at Illinois where he stayed for three semesters. He came back to Puerto Rico because of injury but Victor never quitted. On 2013 we received an unexpected call from Victor telling us that he was ready to continue his student athlete career. 18 months after coming back to Puerto Rico, we sent Victor for a second opportunity to Western Texas College recruited by Coach Cameron Dodd for his last eligible junior college season. He reported at WTC ready for the season on Spring 2014 where he did extremely great and got him a scholarship at Lindsey Wilson College (NAIA) at Kentucky for next Fall 2014. At LWC, Victor was instrumental on back to back appearances at Avista NAIA College World Series 2015 & 2016. On 2015 he was awarded All-Mid South Conference First Team Outfielder and Gold Glove Winner. On 2016 he was awarded All-Mid South Conference Player of the Week. Without any athletic eligible season left, Victor stayed for an additional year to finish his Bachelor's Degree on Business Administration from Lindsey Wilson College on May 2017. Always attracted by the military, Victor now works for the US Army as Unit Supply Specialist at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Business Management- Lindsey Wilson College Class 2017

GERALD CEBALLOS-ROSA

We had the opportunity to start working with Catcher Gerald Ceballos at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. He graduated with Honors at the academy's first graduating class on June 2013. Recruited by Coach Kyle Howell and Coach Dominic Bouvier for El Paso Community College at Texas. Gerald had two excellent years on and off the field at EPCC. As a Freshman he was recognized with Academic Excellence and was the starting catcher for both seasons with outstanding stats. Transfer to Sterling College (NAIA) at Kansas for his Junior year where he was an instrumental piece taking his team to the Avista 2016 NAIA College World Series. On that World Series run he was awarded All-KCAC First Team Catcher, NAIA Jamestown Regionals All-Regionals Team, and 2016 NAIA World Series All-Championship Team (first one to get this award in Sterling College history). His Sterling College Head Coach got a new job for next Fall and took his stellar catcher with him. Gerald transfer to Southeastern University at Florida for his Senior year where he also excelled. As a Southeastern Fire he was awarded three times Sun Conference Player of the Week and The Sun Conference First Team Catcher for 2017. Gerald  completed a Bachelor's Degree on Kinesiology / Exercise Science on December 2017. Now, Gerald is living and working at Rhode Island and plans to move back to Florida to complete his Master's Degree and be part of the Baseball Coaching Staff for his Alma Mater Southeastern University.

Kinesiology / Excercise Science- Southeastern University Class 2017

LUIS G. GARCIA

We had the opportunity to start working with Infielder Luis Garcia at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. He was one of three students who received the Valedictorian Award (Top GPA) for the academy's first graduating class on June 2013. Recruited by Coach Alex Childers for Goshen College (NAIA) at Indiana. After a great Freshman season at Goshen, Luis had a new opportunity and transfered to Southeastern University (NAIA) at Florida. Luis completed a Bachelor's Degree on Pre-Physical Therapy from Southeastern University on December 2017. Now he plans to apply for Medicine School to become a Physical Therapist. Luis is also an active missionary and travels the world taking the word of God to people.

Pre-Physical Therapy- Southeastern University Class 2017

ROSWELL DEL ROSARIO

We had the opportunity to start working with Pitcher Roswell Del Rosario at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. He received the Salutatorian Award for the academy's first graduating class on June 2013. Roswell was recruited for Muscatine Community College at Iowa by Coach Stan Hunt where he was an important part of their pitching staff for 2 years and completed his Associate's Degree. After evaluating different options, Roswell decided to transfer to Bluefield College (NAIA / NCCAA) at Virginia for his Junior year.  As a Senior at Bluefield, he was part of the team that reached the 2017 NCCAA College World Series. Roswell graduated on December 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree on Exercise and Sports Science from Bluefield College. Now, Roswell plans to become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

Exercise and Sports Science- Bluefield College Class 2017

JAVIER VAZQUEZ

We met baseball player pitcher Javier Vazquez for the first time on 2015 when he was looking to transfer from Interamerican University, San German campus to an opportunity to become student athlete in the US. Javier was recruited by Coach Wil Ramos to Talladega College (NAIA) at Alabama. After one year, Javier got the opportunity to transfer to Peru State College where he finished his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting on May 2018.

Accounting- Peru State College Class 2018

NORBERTO TORRES

We met baseball player infielder Norberto Torres for the first time on 2013 when his family was looking for early college recruiting assistance on Grade 11th. On 2014, Norberto was recruited by Coach Mike Jacobs for University of Mobile (NAIA) at Alabama where he earned multiple awards. Norberto was selected Southern States Athletic Conference All-Freshman Team on 2015, 2-time Southern States Athletic Conference Gold Glove Team for 2016 and 2018, 3-time Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic Team on 2016, 2017, and 2018, and Champions of Character Award for University of Mobile for 2018 (one player chosen per team). Norberto graduated with a Bachelor's Degree on Human Performance & Exercise Science from University of Mobile on May 2018. Norberto just enrolled at Palmers Chiropractic School where he plans to become a professional Chiropractor.

Human Performance & Exercise Science- University of Mobile Class 2018

RICARDO BARBOSA

We had the opportunity to start working with Infielder Ricardo Barbosa on 2008 because his father was a longtime friend looking for college recruiting assistance. We can establish that Ricardo was the first player we worked as an experimental trial back on 2008. After graduating from high school that year, Ricardo was recruited for Darton College (JUCO) at Georgia where he played for one year. On 2011 he returned to Junior College for one year at Brown Mackie College in Kansas where he was awarded as All-American and Gold Glove.  On 2012, Ricardo was recruited by Coach Tony Ramos and transferred to Bacone College where he played for one year but had to finished his college career early because of injury. He came back to Puerto Rico and completed his Degree in Exercise Science from Turabo University on 2016.

Exercise Science- Turabo University Class 2016

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HALL OF FAME CLASS 2017

BRIAN COLON-RODRIGUEZ

We started working with baseball player Brian Colon on 2012. Brian graduated with 4.00 GPA from University Gardens High School in San Juan, Puerto Rico. When we first met him he was a corner infielder who can also pitch. His first college stop was Penn State University- Greater Allegheny campus where for 2 years did an excellent job as student but also transitioning in the baseball field to his new position as catcher. Then, he transfer and completed his Chemical Engineering degree on Illinois Institute of Technology. At Ilinois Tech he was recognized as USCAA Baseball Player of the Year and All- American First Team. Brian was also part of Illinois Tech Baseball team who reached the 2015 USCAA College World Series. Right Now, Brian is a US Naval Office and will be working as an Propulsion Engineering for the US Navy.

Chemical Engineering- Illlinois Institute of Technology Class 2016

REYMOND VAZQUEZ

We met Reymond for the first time on 2014 when he was looking for a college transfer. After filming his skills video we found a new home for him at Bethany College in Kansas. Since Day 1 Reymond was one of the best infielders and batters for the Varsity team. Completed Bachelors degree on Finance & International Management.

Finance & International Management- Bethany College Class 2016

AXEL SOSA

We met Axel for the first time on 2012 when he was looking for a college transfer. After filming his skills video we found a new home for him to complete Biology major and play baseball for Bethany College in Kansas. Axel went to Bethany as a lefty Outfielder who can also pitch. At Bethany he was trained and mostly used as Left Handed Pitcher where he contributed on a great way for the Varsity team. Axel is now doing graduate studies and enrolled at Palmer Chiropractic College where he is working hard to become a licensed Chiropractor.

Biology- Bethany College Class 2016

ANGEL SANCHEZ

We had the opportunity to start working with Outfielder Angel Sanchez at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. He was one of three students who received the Valedictorian Award (Top GPA) for the academy's first graduating class on June 2013. Angel completed a dual Bachelor's Degree on Psychology and Sociology with Dean of Students Award, Who is Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Ibn-Khaldun Award and was nominee for the President's Award. He was part of La Roche College Baseball team who finished 3rd on 2016 NCAA D3 College World Series.  Angel stayed at La Roche College to start his professional career for the Admissions Office. 

Psychology & Sociology- La Roche College Class 2017

LUIS NAVEDO

We had the opportunity to start working with Outfielder Luis Navedo at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. He was one of three students who received the Valedictorian Award (Top GPA) for the academy's first graduating class on June 2013. Luis completed his Bachelor's Degree on Science of Information Technologies with Cum Laude Honors, Coach Scott Lang Memorial Award for Sports Leadership, Who is Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, and was nominee for the President's Award. Luis was part of La Roche College Baseball team who finished 3rd on 2016 NCAA D3 College World Series. 

Science of Information Technologies- La Roche College Class 2017

FRANCISCO DEL RIO

We had the opportunity to start working with Catcher Francisco Del Rio at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. Graduated with Honors from Academy's first class on 2013. Francisco completed his Bachelor's Degree on Business Administration on Marketing and Management from Penn State Greater University GA Campus. Francisco had 4 great baseball seasons at PSGA where he always performed as one of the best team hitters.

Business Administration in Marketing & Management- Penn State University GA Class 2017

PEDRO PINTOR

We had the opportunity to start working with First Baseman Pedro Pintor at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. Graduated with Honors from Academy's first class on 2013. Pedro completed his Bachelor's Degree on Business Administration from Bacone College at Oklahoma where he played baseball for 4 years.

Business Administration- Bacone College Class 2017

GIULIANO MONTANEZ

We had the opportunity to start working with Infielder Giuliano Montanez at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. Graduated with Honors from Academy's first class on 2013. Giuliano completed his Bachelor's Degree on Sports Management & Entertainment from University of Northwestern Ohio. Giuliano played 4 years at UNOH baseball program where he basically did all what he was asked for. He played on both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, he played all over the infield but also learned to play the outfield. Start regular some days, came in as the primary pinch runner other days. Giuliano was the perfect utility player who do whats need to be done for the team.

Sports Management & Entertainment- University of Northwestern Ohio Class 2017

KEVIN PANTOJA

Thanks to our friend Coach Pedro Hernandez we met Kevin for the first time on 2015 when he was looking for an university transfer after finishing junior college at Ellsworth Community College. Kevin attended one of our live streamed baseball showcases where Coach Brad Shelton was connected from his office at University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky trying to fill an infielder need for his team. Moments after the live streamed event was over Coach Shelton called, made an offer to Kevin and the rest is history. Both seasons at Cumberlands, Kevin was First Team All-Conference Infielder and won a Gold Glove while earning his Bachelor's Degree on Fitness & Sports Management.

Fitness & Sports Management- University of the Cumberlands Class 2017

JEREMY RIVERA

We had the opportunity to start working with Infielder Jeremy Rivera at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2012. Graduated from Academy's first class on 2013. Jeremy was recruited as student athlete for El Paso Community College at Texas where he had an excellent freshman season and was chosen by the Boston Red Sox on Round 16 of 2014 MLB Draft. Jeremy is still active with the Salem Red Sox at the Class A Advanced level.

Drafted from El Paso Community College- Boston Red Sox 2014

RYAN VEGA

We had the opportunity to start working with Outfielder Ryan Vega at Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy on 2013. Graduated from Academy's second class on 2014. Ryan was recruited as student athlete for El Paso Community College at Texas where he had an excellent freshman season and was chosen by the Anaheim Angels on Round 14 of 2015 MLB Draft. Ryan is still active with the Orem Owls at the Rookie level.

Drafted from El Paso Community College- Anaheim Angels 2015

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