Alex Robles

Tucson High School alum and current Austin Peay State University player Alex Robles, right, looks to turn the double play as he forces out the Red Raiders' Brandon Hyatt (20) at second during Post 7 Tucson's game in the Kino Baseball League on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Ariz. Robles is a pitcher and infielder for the Austin Peay Governors in Clarksville, Tennessee. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Alex Robles, a Tucson High grad who often played against Gonzalez and Jackson, was drafted in the 30th round by the Minnesota Twins. Robles completed his remarkable career at Austin Peay by hitting a grand slam in his last at-bat. He was a two-time All-Ohio Valley Conference selection who hit a team-high .347 with 10 homers this year. He also won six games as a starting pitcher.


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