University of Arizona Athletics

Arizona 2025 (Junior)
Appeared in 18 games on the mound as a relief pitcher throughout the season…Had a record of 1-0…Put together an ERA of 3.48 across 20.2 innings of work…Recorded 46 strikeouts to 19 walks…Pitched one inning against San Diego (2/22), allowing no runs and striking out two batters…Pitched an inning of relief against Mississippi State (3/1) and did not allow a run while striking out two batters…Threw two scoreless innings against West Virginia (3/21), surrendering just one hit while striking out five batters…Pitched two scoreless innings against BYU (4/19), tallying four strikeouts…Threw one scoreless inning against Houston (5/17), posting three strikeouts. POSTSEASON: Pitched one scoreless inning in the Championship Game of the Eugene NCAA Regional against Cal Poly (6/1). 

Before Arizona
Logged two years at Umpqua Community College (2021-22) and two years at College of Southern Nevada (2023-24) before transferring to Arizona…Across two seasons at UCC, saw time in 10 games (three starts) and went 3-1 with one save, a 4.50 ERA, and 32 strikeouts in 34.0 innings…In two years at CSN saw playing time during the 2024 season, making 25 relief appearances and going 4-1 with five saves, a 1.42 ERA, and 63 strikeouts in 31.2 innings…Named the 2024 Region 18 Relief Pitcher of the Year…Also picked up All-America Honorable Mention selection following 2024 campaign…Prepped at Centennial High School in Nevada and lettered two years in baseball under head coach Charlie Cerrone.

Personal
Hunter Paul Alberini…Son of Paul and Corinne Alberini…One brother, Dennen…Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Economy and Industry...Hobbies include hunting, fishing, and conserving wildlife…Enjoys learning about the stock market and being an apiarist (beekeeper)…Chose Arizona because, “It was the best fit for me and I really connected with the coaching staff. Being from Las Vegas, I always dreamed of playing for Arizona because of their competitive sports and the proximity to home.”