San Diego Padres: Brian Dozier and Tommy Pham lending a hand
Both Brian Dozier and Tommy Pham are new to the San Diego Padres this year, though that hasn’t stopped them from connecting with their community.
There have been several big-league players who have stepped up to answer the call during the uncertain time presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Brian Dozier and Tommy Pham can be added to the list of names, partnering with the Teammates for Kids Foundation and Big League Impact to donate $20,000 to the San Diego Food Bank.
Both Dozier and Pham are new to the area and there isn’t even a guarantee Dozier will make the team once rosters are unfrozen, as he is in town on a minor league contract. This has not stopped either player from opening up their wallet for the greater good, to help feed the families in their new community.
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Pham, who became a household name with the St. Louis Cardinals before spending the last year and a half with the Tampa Bay Rays, was acquired in a trade this offseason. He’ll slide into an unstable outfield where trade rumors still swirl around Wil Myers while Trent Grisham will dig in for his first year with the team as well.
Dozier spent last season winning a World Series Championship with the Washington Nationals and then sitting on the scrap heap for most of the offseason while looking for a new team. The veteran of eight big league seasons wasn’t signed by the San Diego Padres until late February.
Dozier is no newcomer to the philanthropic ways. He has worked with the Big League Impact Foundation in the past, most recently donating $60,000 to help with various projects, including upgrading a special needs live-in facility in his native Mississippi.
The direct impact their generosity will have in the San Diego area is worth noting. This is another situation where athletes are putting humanity ahead of playing baseball and the contribution speaks volumes.
Brian Dozier and Tommy Pham, much like everyone else, can’t wait to get back on the playing field. Until they do though, they are going to try their best to make sure those who need food in the San Diego area, have access to it.
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