Sahuaro's Jared McDonald poses for a photo on Thursday, March 9, 2006. Photo by Angela Pittenger / Arizona Daily Star

 Angela Pittenger / Arizona Daily Star

A first-team NJCAA All-American in 2008, the Sahuaro High School infielder also was awarded the NJCAA Rawlings Big Stick award as its top hitter, with a .467 average and 11 home runs. He later played at ASU. 

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