By Teresa Martinez - Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Photographer: Andres Leiva
Celebrating after the National Signing Day ceremony, from left, Belen Jesuit baseball players Joshua Salandy (University of Albany), Armando Albert (Rutgers University), Alejandro Torres and Mario Fernandez (Florida International University), Nov. 14, 2018.
MIAMI | Four student athletes from Belen Jesuit Prep have signed their national letters of intent to play baseball at the collegiate level. The signing ceremony took place Nov. 14 in the Belen Jesuit Dining Hall.
“We are thrilled and proud of each of these seniors who have been so committed to their game and worked so hard to get to this point in their lives,” said Jerry Albert, head baseball coach. “Each is headed to a program that is a perfect fit for their future, both on the field and in the classroom.”
The players and the colleges where they will play baseball are:
- Armando Albert - Rutgers University
- Mario Fernandez - Florida International University
- Joshua Salandy – University of Albany
- Alejandro Torres - Florida International University
“I am proud of our baseball players who, as true student-athletes, have achieved the Magis - both on the field and in the classroom. Congratulations to them as well as to their families, coaches, and teachers who have supported their formation throughout their years at Belen,” said Jose E. Roca, principal.
