MESA, Ariz. - The A’s will bring minor-league pitcher Jesus Luzardo, who graduated from Majory Stoneman Douglas High School two years ago, over for their Cactus League opener so he can be part of pre-game activities in remembrance of the 17 people murdered at his alma mater last week, including athletic director Chris Hixon.
Luzardo, 20, set up a fund for Hixon’s family last week that had reached $7,845 by Wednesday afternoon.
Like the rest of the major-league teams, the A’s will wear hats Friday honoring the victims of last Wednesday’s shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.