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Stephen Strasburg donates $141K to Aztec Baseball

I went to the SDSU Men's Basketball game last night and was pleasantly surprised to see Tony the Gwynn at the corner of the court during the first half of the game.  Decked out an SDSU warm up suit, Gwynn looked quite svelte after his stomach surgery. I got all giddy and pointed him out to those around me, "look it's Tony the Gwynn!"

During a timeout the Gwynn took the floor with Stephen Strasburg.  The announcer introduced them to the crowd and the they received a standing ovation.  Then the timeout ended and they were rushed off the court...  Gwynn and Strasburg looked a little embarrassed.

BUT then after the next timeout they were brought out and introduced  and again the crowd applauded them.  It was announced that Stephen Strasburg gave the San Diego State Baseball Team $141,000.  The donation will be used to upgrade the surface of Tony Gwynn Field.

Everybody is getting good Christmas presents this year from Strasburg as a number 1 draft pick he signed a $15 million contract with the Nationals.

ESPN:

"SDSU baseball and the university have meant so much for my development" Strasburg said in a statement. "As a student-athlete, I knew that it takes more than just coaching and good players to be successful. From academic advisors to athletic trainers to the donors of the program, it takes all to make a successful program. I am proud to become part of the base of donors that want this program to succeed. As I have stated before, I am an Aztec for life."

 

"Stephen was electric on the mound," Gwynn said. "Yet, we knew he was an even better kid. This gift reinforces our belief that for all of his baseball abilities, Stephen is an even better person."

Oh yeah and the Aztecs smoked Arizona.

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And the entire student section bowed down to Strassy's greatness.

I was hoping they’d play his 23-strikeout video that they always used to play at the basketball games. I was pretty disappointed.

"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers

by jodes0405 on Dec 13, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions  

I'm still bummed

that the Padres weren’t able to tank a few years ago and get Strass. Great to hear he donated to the program. I can’t wait to watch his first game pitching against the Pads, I hope he has a great career.

Lamar = Laker for Life...Go Pads...Go Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Dec 13, 2009 4:48 PM PST reply actions  

Wonder what's going on Around the Mission...

Is it okay to sound the Amber Alert for jbox yet?

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Dec 15, 2009 1:14 PM PST reply actions  

Not much is going on Around the Mission

except for all the Adrian to the Red Sox rumors starting up again.

Rumor has it the season ticket holders meeting is tonight though. Perhaps someone can fill us in on what was said.

by SDPads_1 on Dec 15, 2009 2:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll believe it

when jbox tells me to.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Dec 15, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Be sure to follow @friarjohn tonight as he tweets live from the #Padres shareholder’s event at PETCO Park.

(via @PadresPR)

"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers

by jodes0405 on Dec 15, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions  

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