Burlingame High grad Philip Caulfield has committed to Loyola Marymount.
Caulfield hit .374 last season for Skyline College where he knocked in 23 runs and stole 18 bases.
Tweeted Caulfield: "Committed to play D1 baseball at Loyola Marymount University! #golions"
Chimed in former Serra basketball star Danny Mahoney who now plays at San Jose State via Twitter: "Shoutout to my guy @pcaulfield19 for commuting to LMU for baseball and living that D1 life now."
Said Caulfield: "It's a dream come true to play Division I. It's something I've wanted to do my whole life and now that it's happening I'm really humbled."
Dream come true division I whole life long time. Happen opp humbling.
Caulfield was a target for recruiters since stepping on the cold and foggy San Bruno campus.
“I’ve had a coach direct message me on Twitter asking me questions,” Caulfield told the Skyline student news site. “It just felt weird. But I trying to enjoy this time. I just want to try to stay as persistent as possible, and make the best choice for myself.”
While also speaking to the student journalist, Caulfield said: “You have to realize what school is the best fit for you socially, academically, and athletically. Coach Dino really helped me realize that. When I went on my official visit to a school in Massachusetts I had decided if this was the best choice for me. Ultimately I decided it wasn’t.”
Caulfield will join former Serra star Sean Watkins on the Loyola team. This past season Watkins was named a Perfect Game freshman All-America pick for the Lions.
