Gaston Escudero Class: Sophomore Hometown: Orange County, Calif. High School: Santa Margarita Height / Weight: 6-0 / 185 Position: IF B/T: R/R

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011: Appeared in five games as a second baseman during his first year at Penn State ... Made his collegiate debut as a defensive substitution against NC State on March 5, collecting an assist during his time in the field ... Picked up his first career hit and RBI after smacking a run-scoring single to center against Le Moyne on March 27 ... Recorded three putouts and three assists at second base, including one of each against No. 26 Wichita State on March 18.

HIGH SCHOOL: Starred as a member of the Santa Margarita baseball team ... served as the team's starting shortstop ... hit over .300 during league play ... named to the Under Armour Preseason All-American team ... also competed for the Trombly Braves ... helped guide the squad to the 17u World Series Championship.

PERSONAL: Gaston Guillermo Escudero III ... Born on June 25, 1991 in Orange County, Calif. ... Son of Gaston and Melanie Escudero ... Has a younger sibling, Logan ... Undecided on a major.

GETTING TO KNOW GASTON
Favorite Thing About Penn State: I love the whole college experience
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park:Indoor batting cages
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Evan Longoria
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Michael Vick
Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Rams
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Harold Reynolds
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Food: Steak
Hobbies: Surfing
Childhood Idol: Dad
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Play baseball as long as possible until someone tells me to stop