Photos by Calyael Photography
Baseball:
By Brian Baiotto, Sports Editor
Jeremy Giambi is gone.
However, his legacy will be long lasting, and one remembered for saving lives.
Giambi won a CIF-SS title at South Hills in 1992, and three years later, he and his boys from Cal State Fullerton left Omaha as College World Series champions.
In 1996, Giambi was drafted in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals.
He would go on to play for the Royals, A’s, Phillies and Red Sox between 1998-2003.
Jeremy is the little brother of former South Hills, Long Beach State and MLB superstar, Jason Giambi.
The Giambi brothers and their family got to experience the greatest of baseball rarities, as Jeremy and Jason played together for the Oakland A’s during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
In 2004 and 2005, Jeremy signed minor league deals with the Dodgers and White Sox, respectively, before hanging up his cleats.
He finished his MLB run with a career batting average of .263, 52 home runs and 209 RBIs.
Sadly, Giambi took his own life in February of 2022 at the Claremont home of his parents.
He was just 47.
Instead of allowing his suicide to be the final chapter in the book of Jeremy Giambi, his family and those around him came up with a heroic and life-saving endeavor.
They initiated the Jeremy Giambi Memorial Baseball Tournament, which took place late last month in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the second of which will be the new home of the A’s in 2025.
In Los Angeles, 87 teams that consisted of ages 7-14, competed at four different parks between September 21-22.
And in Las Vegas, 45 teams made up of baseball players aged 10-18, participated at seven separate baseball fields.
The purpose of this annual event is to raise funds, 100-percent of which goes to CTE research and combating the stigma of mental health and suicide ideology.
I am happy to report that Los Angeles ($66,500) and Las Vegas ($39,000) combined to raise $105,000 in his name.
Going forward, this site will do all it can to promote the Jeremy Giambi Foundation in raising money, and in the hopes of saving lives.
The Los Angeles tournament was hosted by USSSA, and the Las Vegas event was presented by the Oakland A’s and hosted by Vegas Valley Baseball.
May God bless Jeremy Giambi and the family he dearly loved.
To learn more, go to: Home – The Jeremy Giambi Fund
To view a photo gallery of the Los Angeles tournament by Calyael Photography, click on the Facebook link here: Facebook
Quotable:
Jeremy Giambi’s sister, Julie Giambi: “Now, with the 3rd Annual Jeremy Giambi Memorial Tournament in Los Angeles and the Inaugural tournament in Las Vegas in the books, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your participation and dedication to this meaningful event. Your involvement has been an incredible tribute to Jeremy’s memory, and your contributions have helped make a significant impact. This tournament has been more than just a series of games; it has been a celebration of Jeremy’s life, and an opportunity to honor his spirit. Every pitch, swing, and cheer in the stands reflected the passion Jeremy had for baseball, and it was truly heartwarming to witness that same energy and love for the game in all of you. Beyond the competition, the impact of this event continues to reach far and wide.
Thanks to your efforts, the funds raised will support vital mental health initiatives, spreading awareness and providing resources to those in need. Mental health is an issue that affects us all, and through this event, we are helping to break the stigma and offer hope to those who are struggling. Seeing so many dedicated athletes, families, and supporters come together in Jeremy’s name has been a powerful reminder of the community he cherished. Your sportsmanship and enthusiasm have made this event a shining example of what it means to honor someone’s legacy through action. Thank you for your commitment to this cause and for helping to keep Jeremy’s spirit alive. Together, we have made a difference, and I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you in the years to come.”
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