Wake Forest began the 2012 season with its first practice of the spring on Friday, January 27.
Walter on Fossas
"Aaron is likely a year from being able to help us win. On the mound he has the makings of a good slider, and he has a good arm. Offensively, he is a good athlete with great bat speed. It will be fun watching him develop."
High School
Is a three-time Central Massachusetts All-Conference performer ... Named a 2009 Perfect Game All-Star ... Played in the Summer Rivalry Classic at Yankee Stadium ... Has been a member of the Holy Name varsity baseball team for five years ... Is a member of National Honor Society and has earned honor awards in English, anatomy and physiology, Spanish and math ... Was the class vice-President as a freshman and sophomore.
Personal
Born on September 2, 1992 ... Son of Misael and Nicole Fossas ... Both his mother and father ran track and cross country at Brandeis University ... Uncle Tony Fossas pitched for the Brewers, Red Sox, Cardinals, Yankees and Mariners.