Spire Baseball

The Matthew Weiss Legacy

A legacy of character. A tradition of excellence.

On October 15, 2023, the Spire Baseball community lost one of its own, Matthew Michael Weiss of Bakersfield, California. A four-year letterwinner for the Spires, Matthew was a right-handed pitcher who earned his degree in criminology. His life was cut short due to an existing health condition, leaving a lasting impact on his teammates, coaches and the entire Spire community.

Following Matthew's passing, the baseball program established the Matthew Weiss No. 19 Legacy to honor his memory and carry forward the example he set. Each year, the No. 19 jersey is awarded to a current Spire Baseball player who exemplifies the qualities Matthew represented: outstanding work ethic, selflessness, and a commitment to being a positive role model for his teammates.

A Number That Represents Something More

The recipient is selected by the coaching staff and announced to the team at its first meeting of each year. Wearing No. 19 is a commitment to carrying Matthew's legacy forward through leadership, character, and dedication to the team.

The No. 19 Legacy Recipients

2027 RECIPIENT

Ian Maldonado

UTIL | R/R

Phoenix, Arizona

2026 RECIPIENT

Devin Watkins

1B / RHP | R/R

Meriden, Kansas

2025 RECIPIENT

Kruz Wahwahsuck

INF | R/R

Leavenworth, Kansas

2024 RECIPIENT

Aaron Osorio

1B | R/R

Glendora, California