THSB Player Profile 7/29/20: Daylan Pena, Sr, 1B, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial

Daylan Pena is a 6’2” 218 1B for the 29-5A Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles. He has committed to Texas State University.

High School Baseball
As a junior in the shortened 2020 season, Pena hit .404 with 6 Doubles, 1 Triple, 4 Home Runs, 22 RBIs, 17 Runs and 6 Stolen Bases. He was 4th among all 5A players in RBIs and tied for 3rd in Home Runs.

In his sophomore season, Pena hit .388 with 9 Doubles, 4 Home Runs, 25 RBIs, 25 Runs, 9 Stolen Bases, a .496 OBP and a .602 SLG PCT. He was named a 1st Team 1B on the 30-5A All-District Team and was a 1st Team 1B on the All South Texas Team.

As a freshman, Pena hit .458 with 13 Doubles, 2 Triples, 7 Home Runs, 52 RBIs, 32 Runs, 7 Stolen Bases, a .526 OBP and a .748 SLB PCT. Pena was named a 1st Team All-District 1B on the 30-5A All-District Team and the Newcomer of the Year on the All-South Texas Baseball Team. He was also named to the 5A All-State Tournament Team going 2-3 with a double in the State Tournament Semifinal Game. He was selected as a 2nd Team 1B on the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association 5A All-State Team and a 2nd team 1B on Texas Sport Writers Association 5A All-State Team.

Other Baseball Experiences/Recognition
2020 Rangers Area Code Team
2020 Flat Bill Baseball/THSB 5A Top 50 Players to Watch
2019 Dirty South Bats/THSB 5A Top 50 Players to Watch

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