The best place to find baseball players strutting their stuff this year was in Cecilian Hall. On November 15 the Seton Hill University’s (SHU) men’s baseball team sponsored their annual Buy-A-Guy auction to raise money.
Jason Crighton, a senior baseball player, who also helped organize the event, said, “It’s a lot of fun and a great way to entertain and raise money at the same time.” It raised so much money that they wanted to try it again, Crighton added.
By Vanessa Kolberg,
Arts and Entertainment Editor
The best place to find baseball players strutting their stuff this year was in Cecilian Hall. On November 15 the Seton Hill University’s (SHU) men’s baseball team sponsored their annual Buy-A-Guy auction to raise money.
Jason Crighton, a senior baseball player, who also helped organize the event, said, “It’s a lot of fun and a great way to entertain and raise money at the same time.” It raised so much money that they wanted to try it again, Crighton added.
Ten guys allowed themselves to be auctioned off to the crowed of eager bidders. Senior players Matt McCune and Brandon Whitfield served as hosts and auctioneers for the night. To get the crowd ready, the players strutted their stuff by dancing to mix of “Soulja Boy” and “Pop Lock and Drop It”. Fortunately, what they lacked on the dance floor is made up for on the baseball field.
The boys also enticed the bidders by showing off in their uniforms, swimwear and casual wear. Many players took the opportunity to also drum up bidding by dancing for the audience and using whatever means necessary to gain money. Several audience members loudly cheered on their favorites and eagerly snapped pictures of the dressed up guys.
After the fashion show the bidding began, starting at $5 and increasing by a dollar.
“I’ve bid on all of them up to $8. It’s funny to bid on the guys,” said Kayla Badini, a senior.
“I came because I thought it would be funny. I’m not bidding because I’d rather go on a real date,” said Caitlyn Kamalich, a freshman.
After winning, the girls are to be taken on a date to a local restaurant with their baseball player.
The bids increased quickly, due to a little coercing from the auctioneers. On average, the winning bids were around $30, however some guys went for much more. Sophomore Dustin Grabowski earned $75, freshman Tony Agliorio went for $70, and senior Andrew Kirsch was bought by senior Meredith Harber for $50.
Although in the past years the team earned more money, they were happy with what they raised.
“We raised over $500. We weren’t expecting quite that much money. Everyone was very excited,” said Crighton.