Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) watches his infield chopper that would score a run during the second inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Name: Cesar Salazar 

Position: Catcher 

Year in school: Freshman 

2016 stats so far: 

• Batting average: .290

• Home runs: 0

• RBIs: 28

• Stolen bases: 1

• Fielding percentage: .991

Role: Playoff hero. Salazar's 11th-inning, walk-off RBI single helped the Wildcats beat Mississippi State on Saturday, clinching the Super Regional. The freshman from Sahuaro High School ranks fourth on the team in hits, despite spending the early part of the season on the bench. 


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