San Diego Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2013): Played at Dakota County Tech College, and helped the team with the 2013 Region 13 championship. FRESHMAN (2012): Played at the University of Arizona, where he helped the team win the 2012 College World Series. HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Academy of Holy Angels...as a senior, he posted an impressive 1.20 ERA with 81 strikeouts, and only issuing eight walks en route to earning All-Missota Conference, and All-State honors...he was tabbed the MVP pitcher and player as a senior and was a Mr. Baseball finalist...as a junior, he posted a 1.7 ERA, while striking out 73 batters and only issuing six walks in 60.0 innings of work...also lettered in football. PERSONAL: Lucas Long was born on Oct. 7, 1992 in Minneapolis, Minn...he is the son of Martin Borts and Deborah Long...was also recruited by Arizona, Minnesota and Missouri...chose to attend USD because of the beautiful campus, the great city and outstanding coaching staff...notes that he loves fishing, golf and being active outside.