For senior catcher Matthew Gonzalez of Banning, Saturday’s Metropolis Part Division I championship baseball recreation at Dodger Stadium led to tears after a 3-1 defeat to Carson.

Few have been extra spectacular on the sphere than Gonzalez, who hardly passes the eyeball take a look at at 5-foot-6 and 130 kilos. Thank goodness gamers in highschool normally earn spots by their potential and efficiency and never by bodily measurements.

He threw out two runners making an attempt to steal second with throws that appeared like they got here out of a bazooka. Twice within the seventh inning he made performs on the plate, tagging runners with nice experience. The umpire dominated one runner secure (he appeared out) and one other runner out. Every time, Gonzalez moved on whether or not he agreed with the decision or not.

Afterward, Gonzalez obtained hugs from teammates and coaches making an attempt to console him. He stated he believed the runner sliding the primary time was out however accepted the choice. You’ll be able to see how a lot individuals admire his presence and character.

One other view of sophomore RJ De La Rosa’s RBI triple for El Camino Actual within the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Was it the bat or the hair model that did it? pic.twitter.com/6U36mjrhav

— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) Might 25, 2025

Similar to on the TV program “The Voice,” ignore your eyes and what you see from bodily dimensions. Simply watch his arm power and skill to dam pitches and make performs on the plate. He was a catcher extraordinaire on a significant league subject. No person can take that away and maybe somebody will acknowledge he may assist them sooner or later.