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Aggies Play Ball in Division I

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Spencer Koopmans, a freshman in exercise biology from San Jose, pitches during a game against the Sacramento State Hornets at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ. Gregory Urquiaga/ºÙºÙÊÓƵ photo

The  team prides itself on playing the game the right way, emphasizing the fundamentals so student-athletes succeed on and off the field.

One former Aggie ballplayer, , played for the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals after putting up some of the best stats ever at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ.  about Descalso, the first Aggie position player to make the major leagues. On this year’s squad, left-handed pitcher  stellar performance has attracted  as the team heads into its final month of play.

Whether baseball or another sport, the  experience is open to everyone — spectators as well as participants. There are 23 varsity teams playing at venues such as ,  and the . Four years after a successful transition to Division I, student-athletes who play baseball and other sports continue to perform at a high level academically even as the level of athletic competition has risen.

The Aggies return home to host Cal Poly in a  starting today.  Games are at 2:30 p.m. today and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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