Sunnyside senior centerfielder/left-handed pitcher Orlando Cobarrubias has compiled an impressive slugging percentage of 1.167 that ranks 29th nationally, according to MaxPreps, and most of that production stems from his powerful performances in March.
Cobarrubias hit all six of his home runs this season in March, including four in his last three games.
His numbers for March: .545 batting average (12 of 22) with two doubles, six home runs and 12 RBIs.
He had a 3-for-3 game with two home runs and two RBIs against Flowing Wells in a 14-6 win on March 26. He also had five runs in that game.
For his performance in March, Cobarrubias is the Jet Sports Training Male Athlete of the Month.
2024 MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH HONORS
January 2024: Sunnyside soccer player Angel Bracamontes-Pulido
February 2024: Salpointe soccer player Leo Gutierrez
March 2024: Sunnyside baseball player Orlando Cobarrubias
2023 MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH HONORS
January 2023: Sabino basketball player Weston Haebig
February 2023: Sunnyside wrestler Sergio Vega
March 2023: Catalina Foothills baseball player Ethan Bell
April 2023: Tucson baseball player Gennaro Brito
May 2023: Rincon/University track & field athlete Nathaniel Curtiss
June 2023: Former CDO track athlete Turner Washington
July 2023: Canyon View Little League outfielder/pitcher Ethan Burnside
August 2023: Sabino quarterback Cam Hackworth
September 2023: Pusch Ridge cross country runner Myles Floyd
October 2023: Ironwood Ridge golfer Brasen Briones
November 2023: Sabino running back/linebacker Mason Cade
December 2023: CDO running back/linebacker Kayden Luke
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