AS A JUNIOR (2016) Appeared in 21 games, primarily as a defensive replacement... Recorded six official at bats and scored two runs while drawing one walk.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015) Appeared in 48 games making three starts…used mainly as a defensive outfielder and pinch runner…batted .225 with six runs scored, one double and four RBIs.
PRIOR TO CAL STATE FULLERTON Played one season for the Saddleback Gauchos in Mission Viejo, Calif. under head coach Sommer McCartney • Batted .293 as a freshman • was a scholar athlete
HIGH SCHOOL A 2013 graduate of Corona Del Mar High School in Newport Beach, Calif. • Played two years on the varsity squad under head coach John Emme • Only made one error during his two years on the varsity team • Also played varsity soccer for two seasons
PERSONAL Born in Newport Beach Calif. • Parents are Troy Cullen and Shannon Pietro • Has two siblings (Ashtyn and Isabella) • Nickname is Boy Genius • Volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club • Enjoys traveling and has been to over 25 states • Models his game after Andre Ethier • Favorites include Andre Ethier/Mike Trout (baseball players), Target Field/AT&T Park (baseball stadium), Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball team), Dodgers Stadium (place to play), Robin Van Persie/Lionel Messi (athletes), traileraddict (website), Panini Grill (restaurant), the Harry Potter series(movies), Tuesdays with Morrie (book), Leonardo DiCaprio/Tom Cruise (actors), Mexican (food)