Tracy High School’s varsity baseball team hosted its annual Senior Night on Wed. April 30, against the West High Wolf Pack. With friends, family and teammates in the stands, the Bulldogs delivered a dominant performance from start to finish.
The energy in the dugout and the crowd remained high throughout the game, giving the Class of 2025 a memorable sendoff at Monte Vista Ballpark.
Senior Ryan Torres opened the scoring with a deep sacrifice fly to left field, bringing in the game’s first run. Tracy set the tone early by staying patient at the plate and capitalizing on West’s early mistakes.
Senior Dylan Giannini followed with an RBI single to left, and Torres later drove in another run with his second sacrifice fly of the night, giving the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead.
Senior pitcher Jace Johnson was nearly untouchable on the mound. He pitched five shutout innings, allowing only one hit, issuing no walks and striking out 10.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Tracy exploded for six runs to put the game out of reach. Giannini led off with his fourth hit of the game, an RBI single. Josh Verduzco followed with a two-run single to left-center, and Elijah Gutierrez capped the rally with a three-run home run.
Defensively, the Bulldogs committed no errors and showed sharp communication on the field. The team finished with 13 hits, with all nine starters reaching base safely at least once.
Tracy High’s senior class brought energy, leadership and heart to the program all season. Their final home game gave fans a chance to celebrate not just stats, but the legacy of effort, camaraderie and impact they’ve had on Bulldogs baseball.
Senior Profiles
Jace Johnson (#19)
Johnson is a left-handed pitcher with big-game composure. He delivered dominant outings all season, particularly in key games against St. Mary’s and Lodi. He sets the tone with focus, toughness and a strong work ethic.
Dylan Giannini (#8)
Giannini, a first baseman and pitcher, is known for his consistency at the plate and competitiveness on the mound. As one of the team captains, he consistently delivered in clutch moments. He went 4-for-4 on Senior Night.
“Being on this team has challenged me to improve my skills and learn what it means to be a leader,” Giannini said. “It has taught me how to face challenges together and learn from every experience.”
Elijah Gutierrez (#4)
Gutierrez, a center fielder and captain, is a vocal leader with speed and power. He demonstrated both on Senior Night, blasting a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
“My last at-bat I hit a home run, and just experiencing that with my teammates was very memorable—along with Dylan going 4-for-4,” Gutierrez said.
Josh Giuliacci (#2)
Giuliacci is an outfielder known for his team-first mentality and positive energy. He consistently supported teammates and helped maintain strong chemistry on and off the field.
“Enjoy the little moments and have fun in your time there,” Giuliacci said. “You don’t want to look back and realize you took all that for granted.”
Ryan Torres (#16)
Torres, the Bulldogs’ starting catcher, is recognized for his strong arm, sharp field presence and leadership. He’s played with grit and awareness throughout his Tracy High career.
“What made our bond so special was being together for over four years, creating memories like going out to breakfast after our Saturday practices,” Torres said. “Just being together and building great friendships was amazing.”
Derek Bogetti (#3)
Bogetti, a right fielder and team captain, is known for his hustle, communication and positive attitude. He was a consistent leader both in the dugout and on the field.
