On September 30, World Series MVP Mike Lowell and 100 other Florida International University baseball alumni gathered at FIU ballpark, as part of a weekend reunion to reflect on the memories of the 44-year program.
Joining the 100-member alumni was new FIU baseball head coach Mervyl Melendez, his staff and the 2017 team.
Melendez addressed the alumni and gave them a tour of the FIU baseball facility. Alumni were also shown renderings for the renovation of FIU’s new baseball stadium.
“What an awesome night, getting to know many former FIU Baseball greats was an honor,” Melendez said. “I am so grateful to represent them as the head coach of this outstanding program and I’m looking forward continuing the legacy they left here. Their passion and love for our program and FIU is contagious and now more than ever I know I have a great responsibility in heading our FIU Baseball program to new heights.”
The reunion was highlighted by a tailgate party the following night at the football stadium during the game between FIU and Florida Atlantic University in Don Shula Bowl XV. The Panthers won the game 33-21 but FAU leads the series at 10-5.