MLB | Toronto Blue Jays have Virginia ties
Sean Ryan, a former baseball player at the University of Richmond, has a connection to the Toronto Blue Jays through his roommate, Mark Budzinski, who is now the team's first base coach.
“Almost immediately, I saw what made Mark so special. He had an incredible work ethic in everything he did, on and off the diamond. His work ethic and dedication to being the best player and best teammate resulted in him getting better and better each year,”
Now, 30 years after Budzinski was drafted by Cleveland, he is bidding to make his first trip to the World Series after Toronto defeated the New York Yankees in the ALDS. The Blue Jays' series in the ALCS with Seattle began on Sunday in Toronto.
Author's summary: Toronto Blue Jays have Virginia ties through Mark Budzinski.