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Tampa Bay Rays Sign Former George Fox Star Catcher

On the all-time lists at George Fox, Rapacz ranks ninth in batting average and hits, 11th in doubles, 12th in runs, 14th in total bases, 17th in on base pct., and 18th in runs batted in.

(TAMPA BAY, Fla. ) - Putting the finishing touches to one of the best careers in George Fox University history, the Bruins’ All-America catcher, Josh Rapacz, has been picked up to play professional baseball as an undrafted free agent with Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays of the American League.

Rapacz, a native of West Richland, Wash., will begin his pro career by reporting to the Rays’ Florida Gulf Coast Rookie League team in Port Charlotte, Fla.