Baseball: Players sign autographs for fans in Encino
A baseball fanfest bringing together minor leaguers and some major leaguers from the Los Angeles area to benefit research for a cure to Crohn’s disease was held on Sunday at the Mid Valley baseball complex in Encino.
Put together by former Harvard-Westlake pitchers Max Fried and Lucas Giolito, the event drew a good crowd of fans who received free autographs from participating players, many of whom worked out on the mound and at the plate.
Jon Garland, a Kennedy High grad who pitched for the Dodgers and Angels, dropped by to offer his support.
Also there was Miami Marlins pitcher Edgar Olmos, a Birmingham grad who lives nearby. He was one of the most enthusiastic supporters.
Former Bishop Amat standout Rio Ruiz was there, along with former Sherman Oaks Notre Dame outfielder Kelly Dugan.
New Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, a Santa Monica grad, made an appearance, along with former UCLA players Cody Decker and Adam Plutko.
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