FULLERTON, Calif. – Cal State Fullerton baseball and head coach Jason Dietrich announced the signing of nine student-athletes for the 2024-25 academic year. 

"This will be the second class that we have assembled collectively as a staff. We continue to address our needs on the mound and in the field. We feel this class will help bolster the foundation of pitching and position players we brought onto campus this past year," Dietrich said. 

"Coach Belovsky and Coach Walton have been targeting players that fit the "Titan" mold, players with winning mentality, blue collar work ethic, and championship attitudes," Dietrich said. "Being able to add Coach Pavletich as a full-time assistant has also given us another set of eyes and resource to aid in the recruiting efforts. We are looking forward to getting these young men into action at Goodwin Field next fall.

Brady Dockan
LHP | San Diego, Calif. | Rancho Bernardo HS

Dockan will join the Titans for the 2025 season after being a four-year letterwinner at Rancho Bernardo High School. Dockan earned second team all-league in 2022 along with first team all-league, first team all-CIF and league pitcher of the year in 2023. 

"Brady is the epitome of a pitcher. He pounds the strike zone with all his pitches and has the innate ability to get hitters out. He has been a successful high school pitcher at a top-notch program in San Diego. We are excited to get him on the mound at Goodwin Field." - Jason Dietrich

Grady Faris
RHP | San Clemente, Calif. | Dana Hills HS

Faris will come to Cal State Fullerton as four-year letterwinner at Dana Hills High School. Following his junior season, Faris earned second team all-league. 

"Grady is a physical pitcher that likes to compete. His Dad Tom Faris is the high school coach at Dana Hills high school. Grady has some now stuff and upside to go along with his big 6'4" frame." - Josh Belovsky

Josue Garcia
C | Santa Maria, Calif. | Pioneer Valley HS

Garcia will join the Titans next season as a four-year letterwinner at Pioneer Valley High School. Garcia earned first team all-league honors his sophomore year before earning first team all-league, league mvp, area mvp and team mvp his junior year. Garcia has also been the team captain since his sophomore year.

"Josue is an athletic catcher with a smooth left-handed stroke at the plate. He also has some versatility playing 3B/1B and closing out games for his high school team. We like the versatility that Josue possesses, and we envision him being a solid Titan." - Neil Walton

Carter Johnstone
INF | Las Gatos, Calif. | Las Gatos HS

Johnstone is set to join the Titans for the 2025 season after graduating from Las Gatos High School this spring. Johnstone is a multi-sport athlete at Las Gatos, playing both baseball and hockey. His sophomore year, Johnstone earned team MVP, silver slugger and first team all-league (.438/.517/.635). Following his junior year, Johnstone was named league MVP and CCS Player of the Year (.462/.591/.785).

"Carter is a shortstop that has a solid natural left-handed swing that will develop some power down the road. Carter has an older brother that has played D1 baseball, so he has some familiarity with our level." - Neil Walton

Athen Malone
RHP | Covina, Calif. | Charter Oak HS

Malone will join the program for the 2025 season after graduating from Charter Oak High School. Malone is a four-year letterwinner with the baseball program and earned first team all-conference in 2023 as a junior. Malone was named MVP of the 2023 RJ Classic after throwing a no hitter and hitting a three-run home run against Bishop Amat. Malone has been named team captain for his senior year.

"Athen has garnered some attention from pro scouts and has been at some of the big amateur national events. Athen has a big arm and will benefit from working with Coach Dietrich to fine tune his pitching skills." - Neil Walton

Andrew Miller
RHP | La Crescenta, Calif. | Maranatha HS

Miller will join the Titans for the 2024-25 academic year after graduating from Maranatha High School. Miller is a three-year letterwinner with the baseball program.

"Andrew is a 6 '7" Righty that has tremendous upside. He can control his length and size and repeats his pitches. We feel Andrew is just scratching the surface and will be someone that will continue to develop in a Titan uniform. - Jason Dietrich

Landon Martin
RHP | La Habra Heights, Calif. | Sonora HS

Martin is set to join the Titans next season after graduating from Sonora High School where he is a multi-sport athlete in baseball and football. 

"Landon is an athletic pitcher that is also the starting QB on his high school football team. He brings that football mentality to the mound along with his athleticism. We are excited to see him develop once he focuses solely on pitching." - Josh Belovsky  

Dylan Smith 
LHP | Torrance, Calif. | West HS

Smith will be on campus at Cal State Fullerton for the 2024-25 academic year after graduating from West High School where he is a four-year letterwinner with the baseball program. Smith racked up the accolades his junior year, earned Second Team All-CIF Southern Section, First Team All-Pioneer League, Daily Breeze All-Area Second Team and team MVP. 

"Dylan is another strike thrower that loves to compete. He is also a good athlete that plays shortstop for his high school team when he is not pitching. We feel that Dylan has a lot of upside and should come in and compete for innings right away." - Josh Belovsky  

Branson Terry
INF | Murrieta, Calif. | Temescal Canyon HS

Terry will join the Titans for the 2025 season after graduating from Temescal Canyon High School this spring. Terry was named Rookie of the Year his freshman season and helped lead the team to a CIF Championship his freshman year.

"Branson is a shortstop that has a solid glove with good actions as a defender. He is maturing physically and that will benefit at the plate while he develops. Branson has grown up wanting to play in a Titan uniform and we are looking forward to seeing him fulfill that dream and grow in it." - Josh Belovsky

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