University of Memphis Athletics
Nov 13, 2014 | Baseball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis baseball head coach Daron Schoenrock announced Thursday that Lane Tech College Prep catcher Jason Santana has signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Tigers program.
“Jason is another dual sport athlete who possess outstanding leadership skills that impact those around him,” Schoenrock said. “Jason is a tremendous defensive catcher with the athleticism to move around and play other positions. We expect Jason to come in and contribute t our 2016 season as a freshman.”
Santana shined on the diamond and gridiron for Lane Tech College Prep in Chicago. The Chicago native hauled in defensive MVP and team MVP honors last season for baseball and also earned the distinction with the football squad. Santana has seen the bulk of time behind the plate, but also played in the outfield and shined at quarterback, full back and cornerback on the football field. Santana was an all-conference selection in 2014 as well as representative on the 17U WWBA All-Tournament Team. He went 3-for-4 with a single, double and triple in the semifinal game and finished the season with a .429 batting average.
Santana is the third announced signee in the 2014 signing class. He joins RHP James Muse and RHP Colin Kilgore.
Santana is the son of Daniel and Evelyn Santana.
