Behind Willie Bloomquist’s plea for NIL support of ‘College Baseball’s Greatest Tradition’

PHOENIX — An Arizona State baseball signee exited with 15 strikeouts and a no-hitter through six innings, several days ago. He was untouchable.

Said quality had carried over from his time at Central Arizona. Few junior college hitters measured up. His 1.38 ERA and 14.52 K/9 in two seasons at that level told a short story. He was ready for more. Perhaps, College Baseball’s Greatest Tradition.