Baseball: Bates brothers from Victor Valley commit to USC

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Jan. 9, 2013 4:52 PM PT

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Junior outfielder Roosevelt Bates and sophomore pitcher Solomon Bates, both of Victor Valley High and brothers, have committed to USC.

Solomon was a standout pitcher last season as a freshman.

-- Eric Sondheimer

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Eric Sondheimer

Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column.

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