Posted at 1:20 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007
A's catcher Suzuki appearing in Waipahu today
Advertiser Staff
Oakland Athletics catcher and 2001 Maui Baldwin High graduate Kurt Suzuki will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before today's 6:30 p.m. game between the Honu and CaneFires at Hans L'Orange Park in Waipahu.He will also be available for photos and autographs when the gates open at 5:30 p.m., league officials announced earlier this week.
Suzuki was a second-round pick by the Athletics in 2004 after his junior season at Cal State Fullerton. He helped lead the Titans to a College World Series title in 2004 and won the Johnny Bench Award.
Suzuki made his big league debut June 12. He played in 68 games this past season, batting .249 with 13 home runs and 39 RBIs.
