Cal State Fullerton’s junior outfielder Paul Contreras has been selected to Baseball America’s National Team of the Week after a four‑game stretch that featured 10 hits in 14 at‑bats, two home runs, a triple, two doubles, nine RBI and four walks.
A Week That Cemented His Rise
The performance not only lifted his season average to .358 but also propelled him to third place in the conference batting rankings while his .437 mark in Big West play tops the league.
Beyond the numbers, Contreras’s ability to drive in runs has placed him among the Titans’ offensive leaders, with 38 RBI and 12 home runs underscoring his dual threat at the plate.
The team is now preparing for a decisive three‑game series at UC San Diego, a matchup that will determine the final stretch of the regular season and could further cement Contreras’s role as a cornerstone of the lineup.
Coach Mike Gillespie highlighted the junior’s poise under pressure, noting that the national recognition reflects both his natural talent and the relentless work ethic that has defined his time at Fullerton.