ITTA BENA – Sophomore outfielder Dylan Castoria will continue his baseball career for head coach Doug Shanks and Mississippi Valley State, making him the sixth Ranger from the Class of 2013 to sign.

"Dylan is a winner," assistant coach Bill Selby said. "You don't have to ask him to hustle or play hard. He's 100 percent all the time whether it's practice or in the weight room. He's a true leader by example and shows up every day to be the best he can be."

Castoria had a breakout year in 2013, earning First Team All-MACJC and NJCAA All-Region 23 honors after leading the team in average (.358), hits (59), runs (41), doubles (12), home runs (five), sacrifice hits (six) and slugging percentage (.533). 

Castoria added 17 multi-hit and 10 multi-RBI games and reached base safely in 44 of 49 games.

In 88 career games (76 starts) Castoria had a .346 average with 90 hits, 59 runs scored, 16 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 39 RBIs. He added 10 sacrifice hits and was 24-for-32 in stolen bases.

Castoria is the 11th NCAA Division I signee since the 2008 season.