Ayala’s Joe Naranjo makes Under-17 National Baseball Team

Junior Joe Naranjo of Ayala High School is one of 40 players selected to the final 40-man roster for the 2017 17U National Team Development Program (NTDP).

The roster was unveiled today after the conclusion of the 17U National Team Championships in Arizona and Florida. The week-long 17U National Team Development Program will be held fromĀ July 12-29 in Chicago.

The National Team Development Program offers identified athletes an opportunity to connect with USA Baseball staff to better prepare for a future national team experience. The program includes skill development sessions, off-field education seminars and intra-squad games.

Naranjo, who has committed to Cal State Fullerton, was a first team Palomares League and All-Inland Valley selection and a second-team All-CIF selection this season as a sophomore.

Narano, a left-handed pitcher and first baseman, went 8-3 with an 0.64 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 15 appearances (76 innings).

Eight of the invited athletes have participated in the USA Baseball National Team Development Program previously, including two athletes returning to the 17U NTDP for the second consecutive year.

Players are selected for the National Team Development Program based on their participation and performance at USA Baseball events. Recommendations from professional scouts, USA Baseball task force members and collegiate, high school and youth coaches at USA Baseball events play a role in the selection process for the National Team Development Program.

Also among the players making the cut is Michael Carpentier of Citrus Valley.

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