Utah Tech University Athletics

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 Report and 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 team is the Boston Red Sox … favorite player is Francisco Lindor … favorite band is Red Hot Chili Peppers … favorite food is pizza … currently majoring in general studies.
 
Why Petey chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because of the good program, good coaches, and wanted to stay close to my mom.”