Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics People often associate the word ‘walk’ with ease. But for walk-on athlete Ethan Suh, the process of joining the Pepperdine Baseball Team was anything but a walk in the park. “The amount of times that I failed and didn’t stay down, I got right back up and tried again, that was a big deal for me,” said Suh, a senior Integrated Marketing … [Read more...] about Ethan Suh Runs on to the Pepperdine Baseball Team
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2021-2022 Athletic Season: Bouncing Back
Pepperdine volleyball players celebrate their win in the first set against Lewis in Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 28. The Waves collected a 3-0 sweep in this match after a crushing first loss of the season. Photo by Mary Elisabeth The Pepperdine community exchanged their blue light glasses for spirit wear as the return to in-person classes brought about the return of athletic … [Read more...] about 2021-2022 Athletic Season: Bouncing Back
Baseball Slams Pacific in Series Sweep
Junior left-hander Nathan Diamond throws a pitch against University of the Pacific on March 27, at Eddy D. Field Stadium in Malibu. Diamond came in unexpectedly in the second inning, recorded six strikeouts through 4.2 innings pitched and earned the win for the Waves. Photos by Mary ElisabethPepperdine Baseball (14-9) wrapped up their series with University of the Pacific … [Read more...] about Baseball Slams Pacific in Series Sweep
Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players
First baseman Giovanni “Gio” Brusa plays for the Guadalajara Mariachis in Zapopan, Mexico in 2021. The San Francisco Giants, the organization that drafted Brusa in 2016, cut him in 2020, and Brusa has sought an opportunity in independent baseball leagues since. Photo courtesy of Gio BrusaWithin the past two years, Major League Baseball has raised starting salaries … [Read more...] about Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players
Men’s Baseball Sweeps Series Against Villanova
Pepperdine's senior third baseman Greg Mehlhaff readies his stance in the Feb. 19 game against the Villanova Wildcats. Mehlhaff achieved a .538 hitting average over the weekend. Photo by Denver Patterson Pepperdine's Men's Baseball team (3-0) started the series with a sweep, winning all three games against the Villanova Wildcats (0-3) on Feb 18-20.This game marked both the … [Read more...] about Men’s Baseball Sweeps Series Against Villanova