Excited to announce my commitment to the Univeristy of Arizona! Thank you Coach Hale and Coach Lawn and the whole coaching staff for the opportunity. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/TLUdbitfYB
— Kiko Romero (@KikoRomero_2) August 28, 2021
Former Canyon del Oro standout Kiko Romero announced his commitment to play for the University of Arizona. The former Southern Arizona Player of the Year earned All-ACCAC Region I, First Team honors playing for Central Arizona and he was on fire with the Corvallis Knights of the West Coast League this summer.
Romero was named Player of the Week twice this summer and he helped lead the Knights to a league championship after hitting three home runs with 22 RBI.
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