Grace College Athletics

#7 - José Ayala

As a Junior (2025)

• Earned a spot on the nine-player Gold Glove Team for the Crossroads League

• Was perfect in the outfield in 67 chances

• Led the Crossroads League with 19 doubles, also a team record

• Batted .327 with 54 hits, 42 runs and 42 RBIs

• Tied for third on the team with seven stolen bases

• Batted 5 for 6 with six RBIs during a doubleheader against IU Columbus

• Enjoyed a nine-game hitting streak during conference play

• Belted two doubles with three RBIs versus Goshen

• Drove in nine runs during a doubleheader with Marian, homering in each game

The Ayala File:

• Son of Fernando Ayala and Gloria Calcagno

• Major: Actuarial Science

• Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

• Favorite MLB Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

• Career stats prior to attending Grace - 84 Games, .272 BA, .379 OBP, 28 XBHs, 33 RBI