Conine shines as Cal State Fullerton baseball’s closer

Brett Conine is Cal State Fullerton’s top closer this year (Photo courtesy of Matt Brown/Cal State Fullerton)Brett Conine never expected to be a closer, let alone the closer for Cal State Fullerton baseball (31-18, 12-6 Big West).
The Orange native was a starter at El Modena High School, having also played catcher and third base growing up. As a rookie for the Titans last season, he was a relief pitcher.
But this year? The right-hander rose to new heights. He’d get thrown into the ga