Steve Pastora is from Sacramento, Calif. and enters his first playing season with the Otters. Pastora brings with him two seasons of professional experience, having a stint with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association in 2018 and with Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Pioneer League and affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2019. Pastora did not allow a run in three appearances and three innings with the Wingnuts in 2018. The right-hander logged a 2.37 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 14 appearances and 19 innings pitched in 2019 with the Vibes. The righty concluded his collegiate career in 2018 at William Jessup University, an NAIA school in Rocklin, California. The righty made 11 appearances for the Warriors, going 3-1 with a 5.73 ERA in four starts and seven relief outings. Pastora was primarily a hitter in his first two collegiate seasons at the College of San Mateo, where he began his collegiate career in 2014. Pastora transferred to Western Michigan for his junior season, playing 33 games for the Broncos and notching 19 hits. In 2017, Pastora transferred to NAIA power Lewis-Clark State College and transitioned to the mound, posting a 1-0 record with a 3.68 ERA and two saves.