Spring Break
Breit throws way into minors
Former pitcher lives life-long dream
Justin Burns
Issue date: 3/8/07 Section: Sports
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"I came back to see a few guys from last year's team and I am getting ready to leave for spring training next week," Breit said.
The San Diego Padres drafted Breit in 2005 during the 12th round as the 368th overall pick.
In 2006, Breit pitched for the Eugene Emeralds, a minor league team, going 2-5 with an era of 3.08. He recorded 69 strikeouts, 22 walks and allowed 60 hits. Breit also started 12 games and appeared in 18.
"I can't complain about the season I had," Breit said. "It was a great experience for me, I'm living my dream."
Breit worked hard to get where he is at now.
"My dad's been working with me ever since I was a little kid," Breit said. "I just worked really hard at playing baseball my whole life and luckily I got where I'm at today."
As a member of the Busters, Breit went 19-5 with an era of 2.66 and holds the record for 108 strikeouts in a single season and 185 strikeouts for a career.
While pitching at GCCC, Breit was a two-time Jayhawk Conference West Division All-Conference selection.
"It's good for them [current players] to see that Aaron is just another person who started where they are now," Ryan Swanson, pitching coach, said. "If they work as hard as he did, on and off the field, good things will happen to them too."
Breits three favorite pitches to throw are the fastball, curveball and change-up.
"Physically a good junior college pitcher will have is command of two or three pitches and a willingness to learn about the game," Swanson said. "Some of the things that made Aaron a great junior college pitcher will not, and have not worked in minor league baseball, but what will work at any level of baseball or any profession is his ability to get the most out of his current position and help those around him."
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