After 22 years, Soliz steps away from Rio Mesa baseball program

HOME FIELD—Rio Mesa High School head baseball coach David Soliz recently announced he is retiring from the program after 22 years. RICHARD GILLARD/Acorn Newspapers

Countless innings have been played at Rio Mesa High School’s baseball field in David Soliz’s 22 years as head coach.

He’s overseen endless hours of practice, he’s watched young players develop into leaders and he’s led his team to league championships on the field just off Central Avenue.

But it’s not the wins and losses the ...