Biola University Athletics

2024
• Sat out his freshman season as a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped three varsity seasons at Elk Grove HS in Elk Grove, Calif., graduating in 2023
• He helped his high school to a top-2 league finish in each of his varsity seasons, including a title in 2021
• His team was ranked No. 8 in the state of California in 2021
• He is an 8-time recipient of the Certificate of Excellence for outstanding academic performance
• He recorded 117 strikeouts in 112 innings of work during his three varsity years
• Finished high school with a 4.0+ GPA to earn the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma and earn membership in the National Society of High School Scholars
• Recognized with the United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award
 
PERSONAL
• Born Nov. 8, 2004 to John and Joy Gonzales
• Majoring in engineering
• He has one older brother: Ryan
• He enjoys weightlifting, running, fishing, guitar hero, hacky sack and playing sports
• Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 25:1
• Why I Chose Biola: “The Biola community and all it stands for."