For Maryland baseball freshman Paul Jones II, baseball is more than swinging a bat or fielding a ground ball. It’s about honoring the family legacy built by his late grandfather, César Tovar.
Tovar, a Venezuela native, was more than a guy who played all nine defensive positions in an MLB game; he was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. His influence passed on to his grandson, who honors his grandfather on and off the diamond.
“My cross that I wear every day, it was a gift from my grandma that has his birthstone in it,” said Jones, who has started in four games this season.