Excited for a new chapter as an Aggie! #committed @NMStateBaseball @kzune24NMSU @CoachMKirby9 @BaseballPima @kjacome22 @nathanielcausey @FiveToolJUCO @nmstate pic.twitter.com/esDJ0WO2Rh
— Romeo Ballesteros (@forartthouromeo) October 25, 2021
Former Salpointe and Pima standout Romeo Ballesteros announced his commitment to play for New Mexico State. Ballesteros batted .324 with 25 RBI for the Aztecs last year.
Located in Las Cruces, the Aggies compete in the WAC. Ballesteros will join former Nogales standout Kevin Jimenez and former Sahuarita standouts Ian Mejia, Chris Barraza and Brendon Rodriguez.
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