Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron watches the flight of the ball Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Denver. On Wednesday, the College of Utah introduced that the previous Ute standout has pledged a big donation to the Utes baseball program. David Zalubowski, Related Press
College of Utah baseball participant C.J. Cron poses for pictures Monday, April 25, 2011 contained in the indoor observe facility. Cron is likely one of the prime hitters within the nation. Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron jokes with teammates across the batting cage earlier than a recreation towards the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, Could 3, 2022, in Denver. On Wednesday, the College of Utah introduced that the previous Ute standout has pledged a big donation to the Utes baseball program. David Zalubowski, Related Press
Former Utah star C.J. Cron, now with the Colorado Rockies, is at the moment tied for the foremost league lead with 9 house runs this season.
On Wednesday, in a figurative sense, Cron homered for his alma mater.
The varsity introduced that Cron, this system’s first first-round draft choose, has donated a “vital philanthropic present” to the Utah baseball program that may assist Utah baseball into the long run.
Particulars of the donation weren't disclosed, however in line with the college, Cron’s donation will improve “day-to-day growth and general expertise of Utah baseball.”
“I'm extraordinarily honored and humbled to have the ability to give again to the College of Utah baseball program,” Cron mentioned in an announcement. “Each the College and baseball program maintain a particular place in my coronary heart. I might not be the individual or ball participant I'm right now with out the unwavering help from everybody I crossed paths with at Utah. I'll ceaselessly be a Ute!”
College of Utah baseball participant C.J. Cron poses for pictures Monday, April 25, 2011 contained in the indoor observe facility. Cron is likely one of the prime hitters within the nation.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information
Cron is in his ninth MLB season. He was chosen No. 17 general within the 2011 draft by the Angels and he made his main league debut in 2014.
Cron’s profession batting common is .263 with 155 homers, 487 RBI and 768 hits. This season, he’s hitting .307 with 9 house runs.
“Our honest gratitude goes out to C.J. for his generosity towards our program,” Utah head baseball coach Gary Henderson mentioned. “We're grateful to name C.J. a member of our Utah baseball household, and recognize the whole lot he has executed through the years to help our workforce.”
Mentioned Utah athletic director Mark Harlan: “We're extremely grateful for this beneficiant present by C.J., which can make a big influence for our student-athletes. This actually speaks to the excessive regard that C.J. feels for the College of Utah and our baseball program, and his need to put money into its future development.”
Throughout his time at Utah, from 2009 to 2011, Cron hit .396, setting the Utes’ profession file. He was a two-time first-team All-American and a 2011 Golden Spikes Award semifinalist.
Cron was a two-time Mountain West Convention Participant of the Yr, and in addition was named MWC Freshman of the Yr in 2009.
In 2009, Cron grew to become the one participant within the nation to get three hits in a recreation off eventual No. 1 MLB draft choose Stephen Strasburg.
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron jokes with teammates across the batting cage earlier than a recreation towards the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, Could 3, 2022, in Denver. On Wednesday, the College of Utah introduced that the previous Ute standout has pledged a big donation to the Utes baseball program.
David Zalubowski, Related Press