Canada's Baksh and Somma To Play Baseball For The Express

Toledo, OH---Riaz Baksh and Christopher Somma signed their letters of intent at a signing ceremony in the Student Health and Activities Center (SHAC) on Wednesday to become the latest members of the 2012-13 Express baseball freshmen class.

Riaz Baksh, front row center, and Christopher Somma, front row right, signed their letters of intent with the Express baseball program on Wednesday night during a ceremony in the SHAC. In the back row, left to right, are Shameem Baksh, Sabita Mangal and Santina Somma. Express baseball assistant coach John Parisho is at the far left of the front row. Photo courtesy of Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

August 1, 2012

By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Toledo, OH---Riaz Baksh and Christopher Somma signed their letters of intent at a signing ceremony in the Student Health and Activities Center (SHAC) on Wednesday to become the latest members of the 2012-13 Express baseball freshmen class.

The signings come one day after Anthony Hugan signed with the program.

Baksh (Mississauga HS/Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) will provide a lot of versatility for the Express as he can pitch, as well as play multiple positions in the infield and outfield. At 5'10", he was twice named his high school's Athlete of the Year.

"He will be a nice utility player for us," said Express baseball assistant coach John Parisho. "He has a great attitude about the game."

Somma (St. Augustine HS/Brampton, Ontario, Canada) played shortstop in high school, where he was named the team's MVP. At 5'9", he will also likely see action at third base for the Express.

Parisho said Somma will provide nice production with the bat, and improve the Express defense.