Cal State San Marcos Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2016: Played in 13 games with one start as the designated hitter … Went 6-for-15 with eight RBIs, four doubles and three runs … First collegiate hit was a 2-RBI double against La Sierra (Feb. 5) … Hit another 2-RBI double against Cal State Monterey Bay (April 30).
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2015 graduate of Villa Park High School … Selected Team MVP his senior year … 2015 All-Century League second team selection.

PERSONAL: Born January 1, 1997 in Villa Park, Calif. … Son of Owen and heather Van Skike … Has an older sister, Rachel … His cousin, Jason, plays in the White Sox Organization … Enjoys paintballing, hanging out with friends and watching movies … Most memorable high school moment was going to the CIFs his senior year and playing against Dos Pueblos … Favorite movie is “Bull Durham” … Favorite athlete is Mark Trumbo … Roots for the Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks and L.A. Lakers … Favorite moment at CSUSM is beating San Francisco State in 16 innings after a rain delay … Majoring in Business.