The stars aligned for the Fresno State baseball team on Sunday afternoon as history was honored and then made at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium. Former Bulldog great Satoshi “Fibber” Hirayama’s No. 3 jersey was retired and head coach Mike Batesole earned his 500th career win at Fresno State.
“I love it when Fibber Hirayama and that era of guys are around our program,” Batesole said. “They aren’t just great baseball players, but they’re great people. To have them around our program and in our clubhouse is priceless.”
Hirayama became the 11th Diamond ’Dog to have his number retired and was joined by his former teammates and coaches in the pregame ceremony before the Bulldogs defeated the San Jose State Spartans 16-8.