Tallulah Falls senior baseball player Diego Gonzalez made a decision on his future by signing with South Georgia State College to continue his baseball and academic career.
“Since I arrived in the United States, my dream has always been to go as far as possible in baseball,” says Gonzalez. “That’s why I worked hard every single day with the goal of making that dream come true. Achieving it represents another step forward in my life, and it’s proof that hard work truly pays off.”
The shortstop will stay with current teammate and fellow South Georgia signee, Danny Grant, as they go to Douglas, Georgia to play for the Hawks. South Georgia is a member of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
“What attracted me the most to South Georgia State was knowing that they have great facilities, a competitive baseball program, and most importantly, the opportunity to prepare myself the right way for two years, since it’s a JUCO,” he adds. “It’s the perfect place to continue developing as both an athlete and a person.”
Gonzalez becomes the 16th Tallulah Falls baseball player to be able to compete at the next level, as head coach Justin Pollock has now tutored more than a dozen of those.
“TFS and Coach Pollock have been key in my development over the past three years,” says Gonzalez. “Every season, I grew not just as a player, but also as a man. I feel prepared for what’s next thanks to all the lessons, experiences, and advice I’ve received along the way.”
He is the ninth overall Tallulah Falls athlete this 2024-25 school year to officially sign paperwork. Gonzalez will be recognized at the annual Next Level Signing Ceremony on May 21, 2025 with all signees from this academic year.
