UNLV REBELS

Steve Rinaudo

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Class: Senior Hometown: Sacramento, CA High School: Casa Roble HS

Last College: American River CC Height / Weight: 6-1 / 180 Position: INF/P Birthdate: 07/08/1987 Experience: 1L

AMERICAN RIVER: Played two seasons at American River Community College, located in Sacramento, Calif. ... A teammate of fellow Rebel newcomer Ryan Thornton ... Was coached by Doug Jumelet ... It is the same school that current Rebel head coach Buddy Gouldsmith played at from 1987-89.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Casa Roble HS in Orangeville, Calif. ... Broke two Ram single-season records, hitting .526 to go with 45 RBI ... Led the state with a 0.45 ERA from the mound as well ... Named the Capitol Athletic League MVP ... Also lettered twice as a guard on the basketball team.

PERSONAL: Steven Daniel Rinaudo was born on July 8, 1987, in Carmichael, Calif. ... The son of Dan and Maureen Rinaudo ... Has a brother, Chris ... Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 29th round of the 2006 MLB Draft ... Majoring in university studies.