Pepperdine University Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from St. Francis High School, located in Watsonville, Calif., in 2025 ... Was a two-time First-Team All-State (small school) selection, and a PCAL Gabilan First Team selection ... Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Has not declared a major at Pepperdine ... Son of John and Shauna Horton ... Has four siblings: Matt, Pete, Sydney and Hannah ... His father John played basketball at San Diego State while his mother, Shauna, played softball at UC Davis ... Career goal is to get drafted and play in the MLB before pursuing a coaching career ... Chose Pepperdine because of the coaching staff and academics.

FAVORITES: Enjoys golfing, fishing an going to the beach outside of playing baseball ... Favorites include Jacob Wilson (pro baseball player), Scottie Scheffler (pro athlete), the San Francisco Giants (pro baseball team), the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers (pro sports teams), The Bible (book), Good Will Hunting (movie), Peaky Blinders (TV series), Kanye West (music artist), plus basketball and golf (sports besides baseball) ... Enjoys baseball because "It has been there for me at my lowest and highest points in my life. No matter what, baseball is there for me. That's why I love it."