Former Pueblo High School, Pima College and UA third baseman George Arias bought the Centerfield Baseball and Softball Academy near South Palo Verde Road. The ex-Angels and Padres infielder has hired an impressive coaching staff, including current and former minor-league pitchers Red Urbina, Steve Naemark, former PCC head coach Edgar Soto and ex-UA All-American softball player Hallie Wilson.
Ex-UA, MLB third baseman Arias buys Centerfield Academy
Former major leaguer and current Tucson High School assistant coach George Arias helps get the first base area ready for the Badgers' game against Rincon High School at Cherry Field, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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