The Democratic Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is a well-known figure in the political arena. His suave demeanor and persuasive speeches have propelled his career at a speed comparable to a Silicon Valley startup securing venture capital. However, it seems his eloquent words have landed him in trouble this time around.
In an unexpected twist that could outdo any daytime soap opera, Newsom finds himself at the center of controversy. The surprising element? It’s not related to policy or politics but rather… baseball? Indeed, baseball. It appears our so-called charismatic governor has been spinning tales about his athletic prowess that would make Babe Ruth blush. His public biographies are brimming with stories of his tenure as first baseman for Santa Clara University and even being drafted by the Texas Rangers. Sounds impressive, right? Well, you might want to reconsider.
CalMatters, a non-profit news organization, decided to dig deeper into these claims and what they discovered might be as plausible as seeing a unicorn. Their investigation indicates that Newsom’s involvement in baseball at Santa Clara was virtually non-existent – akin to my enthusiasm for tax season. He didn’t make it past junior varsity tryouts nor did he participate in any official game for the university. In fact, he isn’t even listed on Santa Clara’s all-time roster. So much for being the next MLB sensation.
Public biographies of Gov. Gavin Newsom have long touted his baseball career, including that he played at Santa Clara University. But he was never on the roster, among other misperceptions of his accomplishments. Newsom has not corrected the record.https://t.co/uPvRtIsw1L
— Alexei Koseff (@akoseff) April 4, 2024
But wait – there’s more to this saga. It appears that Newsom’s acceptance into Santa Clara University wasn’t due to his athletic abilities but rather his father’s influential connections. Recommendations from powerful friends of his father – a well-known judge and financial advisor – played a vital role in Newsom’s brief baseball career.
Kevin Schneider, a former pitcher for Santa Clara, didn’t mince words when discussing this issue: “He didn’t earn it,” Schneider expressed, showing clear disapproval of Newsom’s exaggerated claims. It’s one thing to embellish a story at a dinner party, but as the Governor of California, shouldn’t one adhere to the truth?
The governor’s office has nonchalantly brushed off inquiries about these inconsistencies, asserting that Newsom has never inflated his baseball experience. Yet, here we are discussing it. In the grand scheme of things, does it matter if Newsom wasn’t the baseball star he claimed to be? Perhaps not. But it does prompt a question: if someone can’t be honest about minor things, can they be trusted with more significant matters? The answer seems quite clear.
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