Gio Groppetti

True Freshman @RCBTigers FB 88-91 (2100-2250) SL 78-81 (2700-2800) CH 81-84 (1700-1800) CB 75-77 (2500-2600) 80.1 IP 4.37 ERA 1.38 WHIP 83 K 28 BB @Loc8Essien

Will Gagnon made his pro debut for Low-A Ontario in the ninth inning and earned the save. The right-hander was drafted in 2024 out of Reedley JC in the 14th round, signed for 147,500 to sway him from his UCLA commitment. He was sidelined in 2025 after having Tommy John surgery.

To reach your potential, you have to know your 'why'. "We have a culture that overvalues the outcome -the trophy, the 'likes', and the acknowledgment. It's okay to want those things, but that can't be your why. That's going to be unfulfilling. So, why do you actually do this?" @KevinDeShazo

“Like somebody told me once. When you’re really, really good at something shut up. Other people say it for you. When you’re good, really good other people can’t wait to tell you and that means more than anything else,” Geno Auriemma Greatness doesn’t need to speak.

Tom Brady explains his mental edge and why practice (not gameday) creates separation. "There was a part of me that was a psychopath out there. I was extremely hypercompetitive every day. I didn't feel like let's get to Sunday and now it's the time...Every day is the time to give your best, even in practice." Every day your standards are either reinforced or lowered by how you treat practice. You don’t flip a switch into excellence. You rehearse it daily. 📹: Impaulsive Podcast

Davante Adams explains why his motivation has nothing to do with outside opinions. “All that drives me is me. I'm chasing myself. I'm not worried about no lists. I've been on the top of them. I've been off of them.” Elite performers don’t measure themselves by rankings or lists. They measure themselves by their own standards. 📹: The Pivot

Hungry players are the ones who can't sleep because they are trying to figure out how to get better. There's a sense of urgency. Your career goes by fast. Don't waste it.

Former Tiger RHP, Will Gagnon, shared his thoughts on why the JC route (Reedley College in particular) was the best route for him.

Thankful for my experience at Fresno State. With that being said I will be entering the transfer portal to find a new opportunity . Can play anywhere in the outfield. 6’0 185 lbs 2 years eligibility

Tiger Outfielder, Mikey Ramirez, signs National Letter of Intent with the University of Mary (North Dakota).

Tigers Pitcher, Will Gagnon (UCLA commit), was selected in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball draft. Gagnon was the only California Community College player selected in the 2024 draft.

Tiger Outfielder, Brody Block, signs National Letter of Intent with Utah Valley University of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

95 mph sinker driven for a opposite field double last night. Playing in the Appalachian league this summer for the Burlington SockPuppets and still looking for a home for the next two years at a 4 year school.

True Soph from @FCCRAMSBASEBALL @MitchKarraker Looking for a 4 year with 2 years of eligibility RHP 6’1 210 Currently pitching in the @NWLbaseball for the @RochHonkers 2.70 era in 23 1/3 innings w 22 K’s FB: 88-90 T 92 SL: 78-82 SPL: 80-82

Sophomore looking for a 4 year spot. 2nd Team CVC Outfield 6.7 60 yard youtu.be/rp49x_ek0uo?si… 42/42 GP: .378 overall avg .406 conference avg 53 runs 65 hits 10 2B 5 3B 2 HR 24 RBI 91 total bases 9.4 K% 9 SB

Tiger Pitcher, Giovanni Groppetti, commits to Fresno State. Groppetti was 3rd in the state with 8 saves this season. @FresnoStateBSB

Our year came to an end yesterday in playoffs so here are my final hitting stats. Thank you @RCBTigers for the last two years.

No brainer for 4-year schools. ++ work ethic lead to him navigating around a myriad of nagging injuries last year to go from low 80s his Sr. year to 89-92 this year. Leads the state in saves and is still getting his feet wet as a pitcher. Trackman numbers below (1/2)

Gio Groppetti- RS FR JUCO RHP at Reedley College (CA). 6'4 195. Lanky frame with compact arm action. 89-92 with life on the FB. Ton of swing & miss on the slider. In closer role this spring with 8 saves already with 25K's in 17 innings. 3.3 GPA with AA this spring. @g_groppetti @RCBTigers #Uncommitted #OBC

Tigers come back to defeat Porterville 5-4 on Dusty Vela’s 2-out RBI 2B in the 8th. WP-Cruz Cabral (1-0). SV-Gio Groppetti (6). Brody Block 2R 2B, Colin Rios 2-5, Garrett Garfield 4-4 2B. Tigers return home Thursday for game 2 of the series vs Porterville. 2PM first pitch.