Toros Alum Signs Professional Contract with Chico Heat
Former CSUDH third baseman Steve Hindman signs on with top Western Baseball League team
May 15, 2002

LOS ANGELES, Calif.-Former Cal State Dominguez Hills third baseman Steve Hindman has signed a professional contract with the Chico Heat of the Western Baseball League and has already reported to camp up north.

Hindman, a native of La Mirada, CA, was a two-year starter for the Toros from 2000-2001 after transferring to the Carson campus from Cypress JC. As a senior in 2001, Hindman led the Toros with a .335 average and 11 home runs. He also knocked in a team-high 57 runs earning him Second Team All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors.

Hindman, who reported to camp on May 6, finds it hard to contain his excitement about the opportunity.

"This is a dream come true for me," said Hindman. "This is what I have been dreaming about and working towards my entire life since I was 6 years old."

For now, Hindman enters camp as a utility player with the ability to play every infield position. He even took a catcher's mit to camp just in case. However, he would like to eventually work his way into his natural position as an everyday third baseman.

"My goal is to move into a starting role," said Hindman. "It is a good situation for me and I am looking to take full advantage of it."