Protacio is a first time Honker this summer after his freshman year at the University of Kansas. In 24 games for the Jayhawks this past school year, Protacio was 5 for 29 with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. In those 24 games, he only committed 2 errors. In high school at Mid-Pacific Institute, Protacio lettered 3 times and was an All-State selection 3 straight years after compiling a career batting average of .454.