Breaking News: Diego Barrera, the sophomore Del Rey League pitching MVP, left Bishop Amat and will enroll at Damien

DiegoDiego Barrera, the super sophomore lefty and Del Rey League most valuable pitcher, has left Bishop Amat and enrolled at Damien, sources confirmed. Barrera will join former Bishop Amat coach Andy Nieto, whose Spartans won the Baseline League title and advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinals, losing to eventual champ South Hills.
Barrera’s sophomore season was one of the best in the San Gabriel Valley, finishing 9-2 with a 1.84 ERA in 68 innings. Barrera also made varsity as a freshman and was one of the best pitchers on the staff, finishing 5-4 with a 2.51 ERA. Diego is the younger brother of Bishop Amat softball centerfielder Alyssa Barrera, who is on her way to the University of Utah after being named the Del Rey League MVP.
Diego Barrera leaving Amat is a big loss, and there are rumors that one or possibly two more are considering leaving as well. For Damien, this adds another piece to a young team that could help Nieto chase his first title at Damien after winning four at Amat.

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