Fresno, Calif. (KFSN) — For practically 20 years, David Jacinto of the Fresno Grizzlies has managed the grounds at Chuckchansi Park.

A Washington Union alumnus, Jacinto grew up simply south of Fresno and all the time labored within the fields for a residing.

An opportunity to work as a groundskeeper in minor league baseball till he was thrown a changeup.

“It is not a subject, so I simply began working,” he mentioned. “That is what I’ve realized and am nonetheless studying.”

Jacinto has not solely realized, he has change into the most effective within the trade.

He was named the 2022 California League Groundskeeper of the Yr, his second prime groundskeeper award.

“Properly, it was a little bit of a shock as a result of there are such a lot of occasions occurring,” he mentioned.

Jacinto is very happy to characterize Fresno.

“Undoubtedly, it is the very best factor ever,” he mentioned. “For me, it consists of everybody to carry that trophy to Fresno.”

For Jacinto, the job is extra enjoyable than a protracted day within the fields choosing crops.

He is additionally fairly the chef, serving tacos, a Mexican home-cooked meal, to each dwelling and visiting groups, together with World Collection champions George Contos, Kyle Tucker, Carlos Correa and Jordan Alvarez. .

However gratitude from each followers and gamers continues to carry Jacinto again to the park.

“All of the individuals who preserve complimenting me on the sector make me completely happy,” he mentioned. “I take delight in my work.”

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