OAKLAND, Calif. – Fresno State infielder Ben Newton has been signed by the Oakland Athletics as an undrafted free agent.
Newton played for the Diamond 'Dogs for four seasons, appearing in 192 games and making 165 starts for the 'Dogs.
In his Bulldog career, Newton owns a .274 average with 174 career hits including 44 doubles, six triples and six home runs. He drove in 92 RBIs, scored 115 runs and drew 80 walks in a Bulldog uniform. Newton was a stellar defender for the 'Dogs with 261 career putouts, 356 assists and a .954 fielding percentage.
The All-Mountain West Second Team selection started in all 62 games of the Bulldogs' MW Championship season in 2024. He held a .277 average with 62 hits, 38 RBIs, 48 runs scored, a .446 slugging percentage and a .394 on-base percentage. He led the conference in doubles with 25 on the season, the seventh most in the nation.