Richard Kabasinskas Season 2019

AT SAN JOSE STATE: Completed his first season with the Spartans in 2019.

2019 (FRESHMAN): Made 19 appearances and six starts in his debut season ... Made first career start on 3/19 at Sacramento State ... First hit of career came as a pinch hitter vs. UC Riverside (2/23) ... Two RBI and a run scored at San Francisco (4/2)

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport athlete that excelled at both baseball and football at Freedom High School in Oakley, Calif. ... Picked up All-League honors for both sports ... As a senior, batted .392 with 18 stolen bases ... Made the USA Development Team in 2017 ... On the gridiron, made 114 tackles with six sacks and forced four fumbles as an All-League linebacker his senior season. 

GET TO KNOW RICHARD: Plans on getting his degree in psychology with a minor in biology ... After college, he plans on furthering his education in grad school to pursue a medical career ... Enjoys hiking, listening to music and playing the piano in his spare time ... Father, Richard Kabasinskas, was an All-State linebacker at Independence High School.