NORFOLK, Va. – Outdated Dominion Baseball will host its annual Step As much as the Plate fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. within the Precedence Automotive Membership at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Funds raised will immediately help ODU Baseball. Western Department Excessive College Coach Roland Wright will probably be honored because the forty seventh recipient of the Bud Metheny Award.
Named for the previous ODU Head Coach and 1943 World Sequence Champion with the New York Yankees, the award is given to a person who has made important contributions to the sport of baseball in Hampton Roads.
“Our Step As much as the Plate fundraiser has was an essential a part of our preseason,” mentioned ODU Head Coach Chris Finwood. “It introduces our present group to our followers and supporters and likewise lets us honor this yr’s Bud Metheny Award winner. It’s a enjoyable night of baseball talks and tales and has developed into a very close to connection between previous and present gamers.”
Visitors in attendance can have the chance to satisfy and greet the 2025 ODU Baseball group and training employees. Particular person tickets are $100 per individual, which incorporates two drink tickets, meals and an inside have a look at the Monarchs. To register, tickets in addition to completely different sponsorships could be bought here.
The forty seventh Bud Metheny Award Recipient, Roland Wright
A 1988 graduate of Nice Bridge Excessive College and a 1992 graduate of Bridgewater School, Wright lately completed his twentieth season as Head Coach at Western Department Excessive College, the place he led the Bruins to their fourth Virginia State Championship sport in 2024 and has compiled a document of 311-123. The Bruins have captured two 6A state titles, appeared in 4 state championship video games, and 5 last fours. His program has additionally received 4 regional titles, seven southeastern district titles, and three southeastern district event titles.
In his 20 seasons, over 50 gamers have gone on to compete on the collegiate stage. He has additionally had six gamers drafted by MLB groups throughout this tenure, with one making it to the Main League stage.
“Coach Wright is just a legend amongst Virginia baseball coaches,” Finwood mentioned of this yr’s honoree. “He is without doubt one of the most revered baseball males I do know and it’s an honor to name him my good friend. He stays so humble whereas being such a optimistic affect on so many younger males in the whole southside area. I’m so proud to have him settle for this award and add his identify to our distinguished checklist of former winners.”
For an inventory of all Bud Metheny Award winners, click on here.
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