Loyola Marymount University Athletics

2026 SEASON (LMU) Incoming freshman for the 2026 season.

HIGH SCHOOL 
Graduated from La Mirada High School in June 2025. Attended Crean Lutheran as a freshman before transferring to La Mirada High School for his sophomore through senior years. Played center field for three years under Head Coach Jimmy Zurn in the Suburban League. Earned varsity letters all four years and served as team captain as a senior. Named All-League/Conference all four years and All-City/All Area as a sophomore and senior. Made First Team All-League as a sophomore and senior, and Second Team All-League as a freshman and junior. Posted batting averages of .320 as a freshman, .335 as a sophomore, .300 as a junior, and .350 as a senior. Earned High Honors recognition. Played club baseball with MVP Hustle (2016-2020), USA Prime National (2021-2022), and Alpha Prime (2022-2024). Selected to the National USA Team in 2018, competed in the Perfect Game Select Fest in 2019, and participated in the All American Games in 2023. Volunteered at Apple Academy.

PERSONAL 
Grew up in La Mirada, California and intends to major in Business. Parents are Nicole Michelle Ross and Michael Joseph Friend. Has one sister, Mia.