Former Gahr High Standout Faria Comes Home to Pursue Childhood Dream
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December 23, 2020
Christmas began a month early for ex-Gahr High pitcher Jake Faria as he received one of the best gifts he has ever received. Faria was signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a minor league contract on Nov. 23 and was assigned to the Salt Lake Bees, the AAA farm club of the Angels.
Faria, who was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 10
th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft, grew up an Angels fan and lived just a hop, skip and a jump from Angels Stadium. Faria, his father David, and his friend would split season tickets to the Angels for a few years. Originally there were three tickets, but that was reduced to two because ticket prices were getting too high, according to the newest Angel.