TSU's Lazo currently leads NCAA Division I in stolen bases

Ryan Lazo

HOUSTON, Texas -- Texas Southern baseball second baseman Ryan Lazo has quickly established himself as one of the top base runners in Division I this season.

Lazo currently leads the nation in stolen bases per game as he has tallied 25 steals so far on the season.

"We always try to recruit student-athletes that can play in our system," said TSU head coach Michael Robertson. "Ryan Lazo has great instinct, when he is on base and he possesses great speed. Those two combinations I think have helped make him one of the top stolen base leaders in Division I."

This is Lazo's first year on the Tigers baseball team and his work ethic and determination has already helped propel into a leadership role on the team.

"Ryan is an extremely hard worker and a true student of the game," said Robertson. "I haven't coached many student-athletes like him. He is an even better person than he is a ball player."

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