MORAGA, Calif. — Collegiate Baseball Newspaper announced its 2022 Preseason All-American Teams, and Gaels shortstop/closer Christopher Campos was named to their Preseason All-American Second Team as a utility player. Campos is from Damien High School in La Verne, California, where he played for legendary high school coach Andy Nieto, and is the only WCC player to receive mention in the publication's list. 

One of the top two-way players on the west coast, Campos had an impressive freshman campaign in the shortened 2020 season, He hit .310 with five doubles and 18 hits. In 16 games played he also pitched three innings. Playing injured for part of last season, Campos truly emerged as a two-way threat last season with 10 doubles, 30 hits, and 17 RBI.  On the mound he recorded five saves, striking out 16 batters in 14 innings while posting a team-leading 0.63 ERA.

"Christopher's will to win separates him,'' said head coach Greg Moore. "His awareness on the field is what you see from the best point guards in basketball. CC gets better each semester on campus. He's ready to cut it loose."

The Gaels are slated to begin their 2022 season taking on the UC Davis Aggies in Davis, Calif. on February 18. The Saint Mary's Baseball Team plans to release their full schedule in the coming days via their social media platforms and at www.smcgaels.com.

The full team lists of the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Pre-Season All-Americans can be found here: http://baseballnews.com/collegiate-baseball-2022-all-americans/