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Ryan Pierce

Position:Infielders

Height:6-4

Weight:

Bats:R

Throws:R

College:St. Mary's College

Residence:Brentwood, CA

Pierce, a sophomore from Saint Mary’s College, will play his first season for the Sweets in 2024, switching between first base and third base. It will also be Pierce’s first season of summer ball.

With the Gaels, Pierce has played 11 games and is slashing .326/.354/.696. Of his 15 hits, nine have gone for extra bases with five doubles and four home runs. On February 27, Pierce was named the SMC Student-Athlete of the Week for hitting three home runs and logging eight RBI against the Utah Valley Wolverines. His third and final home run of the weekend was a walk-off solo homer in the series finale.

Prior to joining SMC, Pierce played a season at Los Medanos College where he hit .426 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI.