Joseph has been a photographer for 15 years specializing in sports and action. Being a SoCal native and former athlete has driven his enthusiasm to give Long Beach the best sports coverage available.
The Long Beach State Dirtbags were the last NCAA baseball program to return to practice in February but the players and coaches who get to compete together this weekend don’t care. “That’s the last thing on our minds,” Dirtbags pitcher Alfredo Ruiz (pictured) said. “We’re just excited to be out here every single day.” It’s […]
Matt Fields knew his baseball career hung in the balance when his doctor walked back into the exam room. The Lakewood High alum had already faced three straight years of arm injuries since coming to Long Beach State, and he was slowly running out of eligibility and patience. “Basically there’s a chance my elbow could […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2023 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. This Long Beach State Dirtbags season will start with a lot of question marks and coach Eric Valenzuela likes that for his program that has 34 new players on the roster. “We needed some new blood and they’ve […]