centerfield maz

Michael Thomas Conforto was born on March 1st, 1993, in Woodinville, Washington. Michael comes from a family full of athletes.  His father was a football, linebacker at Penn. State University. His sister, Jacqueline was a college soccer player. Gold Medal Mom: Michael's mother, Tracy Ruiz Conforto was a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in both the 1984 & 1988 Olympics in synchronized swimming. In 2004 Michael played in the Little League World Series for the Northwest Region. In high school the honor roll student played short stop on the baseball team & was a  standout safety in football.  He was recruited by several Ivy League schools for football & was also sought after for baseball. He chose to stick with baseball & play at Oregon State. College Baseball: In his first year, Michael was voted Freshman Hitter of the Year batting .349 with 13 HRs & setting a school record with 76 RBIs.  In his sophomore year, he was named All American, leadin...