When he finished his college playing career with San Diego State baseball in 2002, chances are new pitching coach Sam Peraza had no idea he would call Tony Gwynn Stadium home once again, 14 years later.
But he’s definitely relishing the opportunity.
“I’m excited to be back home,” he said.
Peraza, who is preparing for his inaugural season as a coach for the Aztecs, will replace John Pawlowski, who served as the pitching coach at SDSU for two seasons but left to become the head coach of Western Kentucky University in the offseason.
As a player, Peraza came out of the bullpen during his lone season with the Aztecs, but has since found success as a pitching coach for various programs across the country.