Dave Roberts knows about overcoming long odds.
Roberts went from being a walk-on at UCLA, to a Major League Baseball career, both as a player and manager.
Thursday, he imparted some of his wisdom to the Nevada baseball players before speaking at the 33rd Bobby Dolan Baseball Dinner held at the Reno Ballroom.
Roberts, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager, told the Wolf pack players about grit, perseverance and determination.
“It was an opportunity for me to talk about how to play the game. Trusting in the process,” Roberts said. “Every team has goals to go to Omaha and win a championship.