Aaron Parker

Athlete: Baseball - Basketball

Aaron Parker attended Linden High from 1994 until 1998. While at Linden, Aaron
earned 4 varsity letters in basketball and baseball. In basketball, Aaron earned 1 varsity
letter during his junior year as part of a team that qualified for the CIF playoffs. It was on
the baseball field however, where Aaron enjoyed his greatest success. He earned 3
varsity letters and was considered one the top players in the area during that time.

In his first year at the varsity level during his sophomore year, Aaron helped lead the
Lions to a CIF playoff berth. In his junior year, he earned 1 st team All-MLL league honors
and league MVP, helping the Lions to secure a league championship and another CIF
playoff berth. In his final year, Aaron was once again selected to the All-MLL 1 st team
and was also chosen the Lion’s Most Valuable Player. For a third straight year, the
Lions earned a playoff berth thanks in large part to Aaron’s contributions. At the
completion of his high school career, Aaron held the Lions pitching record for most
strikeouts in season with 124 and, to illustrate he was an outstanding all-round player,
he also held the record for most runs batted in a season with 44.

Aaron success on the baseball field led to a scholarship to play baseball at Sonoma
State University as a two way player. After a medical redshirt his first year at Sonoma,
Aaron focused his efforts as a pitcher where success continued at the college level. At
the conclusion of his freshman season, Aaron was selected as the Cossacks pitcher of
the year. Following as sophomore season, he was selected to the All-CCAA 1 st team
and the All-West Region 1 st team. That year, Aaron also helped lead the Cossacks to
the CCAA championship and berth in the Division II Regional playoffs. Going into his
junior year at Sonoma, he was chosen as the #1 Division II Major League prospect as
well as Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America magazine. As anticipated, Aaron was
selected by the Atlanta Braves following his junior season in 2002. Aaron still holds the
Sonoma State record for career wins, career strikeouts and career games started.

Aaron played professional baseball for four years until a shoulder injury ended his
professional career. Following his professional career, Aaron has continued to share his
love for baseball by hosting youth baseball camps and giving pitching lessons to the
youth in his community. Today, Aaron is a successful realtor in the South Bay,
specializing in new home sales. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart,
Christy and they live in Gilroy with their son Drew.

The Linden Athletic Hall of Fame is proud and honored to induct Aaron Parker into its
Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments at Linden High, Sonoma State University
and as a professional baseball player.