University of Arizona Baseball
Pedro was a huge fan of baseball, but an even bigger fan of his son, Rio. After high school, Rio attended Mesa Community College and joined the University of Arizona Baseball Team as a walk-on. Because there are limited scholarships to disperse amongst the 35 players on an NCAA roster, walk-ons often fill critical gaps for college teams. Therefore, the Pedro Gomez Foundation is proud to partner with the University of Arizona baseball team to support supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes.
Past Recipients
2024: Easton Breyfogle
Easton is a freshman from Edina, MN who is majoring in Business Management. His father played baseball at Kansas and was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 55th round of the 1989 MLB Draft. He chose Arizona because, “The weather, the coaching staff, and the historic baseball program all stood out.” The PGF scholarship has allowed Easton to receive support throughout his young career as a Wildcat.
2023: Jaeden Swanberg
Jaeden is a senior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an
emphasis in Economy and Industry. He transferred to U of A after playing baseball at Pima Community College. He chose Arizona because, “It was close to home and has always been a dream school for me.” The PGF scholarship helps Jaeden continue his dream of playing at U of A and provides him with both on and off the field support.