Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2025: Started in all 55 games played and batted .283 with eight doubles, four homers, 27 RBI and 30 runs scored … hit safely in 37 of those 55 starts, including the final six games of the season … recorded 12 multi-hit games … went 4-for-4 with three runs scored vs. UT Arlington (5/10) … homered and drove in three runs as part of a 3-for-4 day vs. UNLV (3/8).
 
At Utah Tech 2024: Started in 49 of 52 games played, with 46 of those starts coming at shortstop … batted .258 with six doubles, three home runs and 19 RBI … posted 10 multi-hit outings, highlighted by a 4-for-5 day with a pair of doubles, one homer and career highs of four RBI and three runs scored vs. California Baptist (5/16) … belted his first collegiate home run vs. CSUN (2/24) … drove in three runs as part of a 2-for-5 day with a homer and three runs scored at Seattle U (3/24).
 
At Crimson Cliffs High School: Was the No. 6-ranked shortstop prospect in Utah by Prep Baseball Reportand a Perfect Game Top-500 player … helped lead CCHS to consecutive Utah 4A state titles in 2022 and 2023 … named 2023 4A player of the year and Region 9 MVP after batting .467 with 29 RBI … was a 2022 first team all-state selection.     

More of Petey: Born in Las Vegas, Nevada … parents are Pedro Soto Sr. and Guadalupe Soto … also recruited by Grand Canyon, Pepperdine, Oregon and Salt Lake CC … favorite teams are the Boston Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Lakers … favorite player is Francisco Lindor … favorite musician is Bad Bunny … favorite food is pizza … currently majoring in recreation and sports management.
 
Why Petey chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because of the program and the coaches. Also so my mom can make it to every game.”