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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tim Mayza, a 2018 graduate of Millersville University, offered the address during commencement exercises on Dec. 13. More than 350 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas at the 2 p.m ceremony in Pucillo Gymnasium.
Mayza has also pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2025), New York Yankees (2024) and Toronto Blue Jays (2013-2024). He pitched a scoreless inning for the Yankees in game four of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Blue Jays, he ranks 8th in games pitched with 353 and 2nd in holds with 87.
Mayza earned a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies with a concentration in sport business from Millersville and a Professional Master of Sports Administration from Ohio University, putting him among the approximately 3.9% of Major League Baseball players with a bachelor’s degree. As a Marauder, Mayza ranks 10th in innings pitched, 9th in games started and 9th in strikeouts.
He lives in Harleysville, Pa., with wife Darian and their three children. He is an active alumnus, attending Millersville University baseball games and fundraising events.
At the ceremony, Mayza shared the following with the graduates: “As you prepare to leave today – diploma in hand – remember that you received a top-notch education that you will carry forever,” he said. “Millersville provided you with so much more than what you learned in the classroom. It has instilled the value of hard work, the power of teamwork, and that learning does not stop when [you leave] the classroom; it is continuous, in order for you to be truly great at your craft.”
Majorie ‘Marge’ Trout was also recognized at the ceremony received the President’s Medallion. This honor is given to those who have demonstrated outstanding service to the University. She served as a coach, educator and administrator at Millersville for 37 years. She was the MU’s inaugural director of women’s athletics and added six varsity athletic teams to the University’s offerings during her tenure.
To see the entire ceremony, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzrzXaqJwo8&t=2176s
