JockBio: Evan Longoria Facts

Evan was drafted between five college pitchers—Luke Hochevar, Greg Reynolds, Brad Lincoln, Brandon Morrow and Andrew Miller. Lon Beach State teammates Andrew Carpenter and Jared Hughes went in rounds two and four, respectively
Evan and Troy Tulowitzki were suitemates at Long Beach State.
Evan was a finalist for the 2006 Golden Spikes Award.
Evan batted .444 with four homers in eight games with the Hudson Valley Renegades in 2006.
Evan hit his first grand slam in 2008, off Roy Halladay.
Evan’s seven postseason homers in 2008 tied an AL record.
Evan was the first player since Nomar Garciaparra to be a unanimous AL Rookie of the Year. Carlton Fisk was the first.
Evan played in the 2009 World Baseball Classic as a replacement for Chipper Jones. He got one at-bat and fanned against Takahiro Mahara of Japan.
The star of the St. John Bosco baseball team was Derrick Williams, who would end up earning a football scholarship to UCLA.
Evan’s first two-homer game came against Steve Trachsel, a fellow Long Beach State alum.
Evan knocked in his 100th career run in his 135th game. The only active players to reach the century mark sooner are Albert Pujols and Ryan Braun.
Evan signed a six-year extension with the Rays in 2008.
Evan and his girlfriend Savannah have been dating since 2001.
Evan is the current "Guitar Hero" champion of the Rays’ clubhouse.
Opposing fans trying to rattle Evan chant "Eva! Eva! Eva!" when he comes to the plate.

Roy Halladay, 2007 Heritage

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