SUMMER 2013 Appeared in 21 games for the Cowlitz Black Bears of the West Coast League…batted .236 with 10 RBIs, nine runs scored, four walks and two stolen bases.
AS A FRESHMAN (2013) Appeared in six games and made one start…his only hit was a double at USC (03/06)…was walked with the bases loaded to drive in a run vs. Nebraska (02/16).
DOUGHERTY VALLEY HS: A 2012 graduate of Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, Calif. • Was a four-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Brian Freitas • Was a two-time Diablo Foothill Athletic League first team selection (2011 & 2012), and won the league batting title as a junior • After hitting .418 as a senior with 12 runs scored, 21 RBIs and.490 on-base percentage was named second team all-East Bay • Was also an all-league tight end for the football program.
PERSONAL: Born in San Ramon, Calif. • Parents are Michael and Karen Pinkston • Has one sister Amanda, and one brother, Lee • Majoring in history • Favorites include: Barry Bonds (baseball player), AT&T Park (baseball stadium), Ray Lewis (athlete), San Francisco Giants (baseball team).