Joshua Seth Whitesell (born April 14, 1982) is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Chiba Lotte Marines .
76-660: Whitesell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Josh Whitesell (born 1982), American major league baseball player Patrick Whitesell (born 1965), American talent agent and co-CEO of WME Entertainment Sean Whitesell (1963–2015), American film and television actor Brian Whitesell (born 1964), American auto racing team manager Christopher Whitesell , American television soap opera writer Jim Whitesell (born 1959), American college basketball coach John Whitesell , American television and film director [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
152-526: A .471 on-base percentage and .736 slugging percentage . He earned the league's Player of the Month award for February. Whitesell, an engineering major, consistently earned a 4.0 GPA, and won the Principal's Award for achievement in scholarship and service and Superintendent's Award for academic excellence. Whitesell was drafted out of college in the 6th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by
228-466: A 35,000 square foot facility, primarily for graduate film students. The Playa Vista campus includes three greenscreen studios, eight Avid editing rooms and a Foley stage. In the spring of 2020, dean Peggy Rajski broke ground on the Howard B. Fitzpatrick Pavilion, a 25,000-square-foot structure equipped with a screening theater, a camera-teaching stage and a motion-capture workspace, which is due to open in
304-590: A Black students' union in 1968. In response, Loyola president Charles S. Casassa issued policies on 'unlawful student protests'. Despite stonewalling from Casassa, the Black Student Union of Loyola pledged that it would "work through established channels, to dialogue, and to present our case in an intelligent, cohesive, and non-violent fashion." When the campus newspaper The Loyolan surveyed students, most were generally supportive of introducing inclusive courses such as Black history. The Religious of
380-568: A Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.). The School of Film and Television was established in 2003 by consolidating LMU's programs in film and television. Admission to the undergraduate program is competitive, with 19% of applicants admitted to the program. It is the seventh highest ranked film program in America, according to The Hollywood Reporter and the fifth highest ranked program, according to College Factual ( USA Today ). In 2018, it opened
456-725: A Juris Doctor, and 13 credential programs. LMU's sports teams are called the Lions and compete at the NCAA Division I level as members of the West Coast Conference in 20 sports. The university was originally known as St. Vincent's College for Boys, founded and run by the Vincentians until 1911. The university served as the first institution of higher learning in Southern California . In 1865,
532-770: A chapel, residence hall, cottages, and traditional brick-and-ivy complex housing classrooms and lecture halls. The new campus retained a tall, central tower topped with St. Vincent's trademark mansard roof . Alongside campus expansion, the athletic program grew, and the Catholic Collegiates competed against Occidental College 's Presbyterians and the University of Southern California 's Methodists. St. Vincent's athletes were also recruited into professional sports. During this era, from St. Vincent's College graduated numerous notable alumni, including Isidore Dockweiler , Eugene Biscailuz and Leo Carrillo . In 1911,
608-601: A contract on December 13, 2009, making him a free agent . On December 28, 2009, Whitesell signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals . He also received an invitation to spring training. The signing represented a return to his original organization: Whitesell was drafted in the sixth round of the 2003 draft by the Montreal Expos, who would later become the Nationals. He played part of
684-563: A fully equipped theater, and top-of-the-line camera equipment including five RED One Cameras . Notable alumni from LMU's film school include Barbara Broccoli , producer of James Bond films since 1990, James Wong , Brian Helgeland , writer/director of the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 , Francis Lawrence , director of three of The Hunger Games films, and David Mirkin , an executive producer and showrunner for The Simpsons . Loyola Law School 's Frank Gehry -designed campus
760-749: A highly reflective white membrane cool roof. Student sustainability jobs are available in the recycling program. Loyola Marymount earned a grade of a "B−" on the College Sustainability Report Card 2010, published by the Sustainable Endowments Institute. Loyola Marymount is home to six colleges and schools, in addition to being the parent school of Loyola Law School in downtown Los Angeles . LMU offers an Air Force ROTC program, an Honors Program which an enriched core curriculum, and several year-long, semester, and summer study abroad programs across
836-473: A large solar electric rooftop array that generates 868,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, providing 6% of the annual campus electrical needs. The university purchased another 6 percent of its electrical energy through Renewable Energy Credits . There are three LEED -certified buildings on campus, including the William H. Hannon Library. All new and renovated roofing projects include installation of
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#1732782924992912-418: A little bit when he got the opportunity here in the big leagues." Hinch spoke with Whitesell and Chad Tracy on July 17 and told them that Whitesell would get the bulk of the action at first base, starting four or five times a week "for the time being". He did not get the bulk of the playing time at first base, however, and was sent back to Reno in late August. The Diamondbacks declined to tender Whitesell
988-567: A number of programs to increase minority enrollment, such as financial aid packages and scholarships , and added African American and Latino studies programs. He stepped down as president of Loyola Marymount in 1984, but remained the university's chancellor until 2002. In 2007, the university reestablished its presence in Orange County, California when the Theological Studies Department began offering
1064-422: A pitcher, from 2001 to 2003. While in his freshman year, he tore his shoulder while running bases, requiring surgery. Before that he had thrown 90–91 mph, but after surgery he threw about 84 mph. Whitesell was named to the second team All- West Coast Conference in 2003, his junior (and final) year. In 162 at bats , he batted .340 with 41 runs scored , 19 doubles , 15 home runs and 47 RBIs . He had
1140-452: A shot, and Arizona could certainly benefit from replacing Clark with the youngster and allowing Whitesell to get his feet wet as a pinch hitter while also playing regularly at first base against right-handed pitching." In February 2009, Diamondback President and CEO Derrick Hall , when asked whether Whitesell would be given a shot to make the major league team out of spring training, responded: "He sure will. He has so much raw power, it
1216-648: A two-year master's program in Pastoral Theology in Orange, California . The first cohort graduated in the spring of 2009 with three additional cohorts completing a three-year master's degree in Pastoral Theology until the cohort program ended in 2018. The classes were held in the Marywood offices of the Diocese of Orange and then at the Diocese's Christ Cathedral campus, each nearby the former Orange Campus of
1292-470: Is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles , California . It is located on the west side of the city near Playa Vista . LMU is the parent school to Loyola Law School . LMU offers 55 major and 59 minor undergraduate programs across six undergraduate colleges. The Graduate Division offers 47 master's degree programs, 1 education doctorate, 1 doctorate in juridical science,
1368-627: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Josh Whitesell In the minor leagues, Whitesell was a Carolina League mid-season All Star in 2005, and an Eastern League mid-season All-Star team in 2007. In 2008, Whitesell was voted the Diamondbacks' 2008 Minor League Player of the Year, a Baseball America Triple-A All Star, and the Pacific Coast League Rookie of the Year . Baseball America also ranked him
1444-411: Is fun watching him hit. He is a talented kid who catches a lot of coaches' and scouts' eyes." In late March, Manager Bob Melvin 's assessment of him was: "The offense is legitimate." In spring training, Whitesell led the team in on-base percentage (.429; best of all hitters with 30 or more at bats), tied for the team lead in home runs (3) and walks (11; despite receiving only the 11th-most at bats on
1520-777: Is headed by a rector (appointed by the Superior General of the Society of Jesus); the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary are led by local coordinator who report to the provincial superior of the Western American Province; and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange are led by a local superior who reports to the general superior of their congregation. Each of the three sponsoring religious communities
1596-604: Is in the Pico-Union neighborhood west of downtown Los Angeles and is separate from the Westchester main university campus. Including its day and evening J.D. programs, Loyola was the first California law school with a pro bono graduation requirement, under which students perform 40 hours of pro bono work. The university cabinet consists of: the president, executive vice president & provost, senior vice president & chief academic officer (under whose direction
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#17327829249921672-598: Is lined by tall stained-glass windows. The Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination (ACTI) at Loyola Marymount University is a hub for scholarship, interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and outreach on LMU's campus and in the southwest United States. ACTI sponsors and co-sponsors events, supports interdisciplinary dialogue within the university, and publishes academic work promoting its mission. Founded in April 2014 and Directed by Dr. Brian Treanor, ACTI has been sponsoring and organizing events since April 2015. Founded in 1991,
1748-652: Is represented on the board of trustees. LMU is sponsored primarily by three religious orders that have long been associated with education , the Society of Jesus , the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary , and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange . LMU is home to around 35 Jesuits holding various positions in administrative, staff, and faculty positions. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary also house several religious sisters adjacent campus. From 1968 until 1999
1824-697: Is the heart of the university's core curriculum for all undergraduates. The college is named for Saint Robert Bellarmine . The College of Communication and Fine Arts offers majors in Art History, Communication Studies, Dance, Music, Studio Arts, and Theatre Arts as well as a graduate program in Marital and Family Therapy. Students are able to choose a specific emphasis within the studio art (STAR) major such as drawing, painting, photography, art education, sculpture, and multimedia. There are beginning (lower division) and advanced (upper division) courses offered in
1900-633: The Goodwill Games against Japan, and was named by the San Bernardino Sun as San Bernardino County Player of the Year. He graduated in 2000 with a 4.2 grade point average (2nd in his class of 685), and was class salutatorian . Whitesell played baseball for the Loyola Marymount University Lions (after having been recruited by California, UCLA , San Diego, Nevada, and Pepperdine ), initially as
1976-636: The Grand Olympic Auditorium (1924) and parking lots. Father Richard A. Gleeson was the first Jesuit president of the institution. Rapid growth prompted the Jesuits to seek a new campus on Venice Boulevard in 1917. Graduate instruction began in 1920 with the foundation of a separate law school, the only program into which women were admitted. The law school was the second in Los Angeles after USC to admit Jewish students. In 1928,
2052-765: The Montreal Expos . Whitesell was voted a Carolina League mid-season All Star while playing for the Potomac Nationals in 2005, for whom he batted .293/.416/.524, and was voted the Eastern League player-of-the-week on July 23, 2006. In 2007 , Whitesell played for the Harrisburg Senators , the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals . He hit .284/.425/.512 with 78 runs, 23 doubles, 21 homers, and 74 RBIs in 119 games. He
2128-477: The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange , merged Marymount College with St. Joseph College of Orange. St. Joseph College was originally formed as St. Joseph Teacher's College, a junior college affiliated with The Catholic University of America in 1953. In 1959 it was incorporated as an autonomous, four-year institution, and assumed the St. Joseph College name. However, in 1968 Marymount and St. Joseph's Colleges merged under
2204-507: The US Army to form an officer training program for both Army and Navy officers. The contract allowed the university to remain open during the war. Enrollment hit all-time highs as returning veterans took advantage of the G.I. Bill in the mid-to-late 1940s. During World War II, President Whelan was openly critical of the treatment of Japanese Americans and the establishment of Japanese internment camps . In 1949, Father Charles Cassassa
2280-414: The surname Whitesell . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whitesell&oldid=899510534 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
2356-480: The 16th president in 2015. LMU is located on the Del Rey Hills in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles . It overlooks the former site of Hughes Aircraft. The original 99 acres (40 ha) were donated to the university by Harry Culver , a prominent real-estate developer. Xavier Hall, named for St. Francis Xavier , and St. Robert's Hall, named after St. Robert Bellarmine , a cardinal and Doctor of
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2432-542: The 2010 season with the Nationals' "AAA" squad, the Syracuse Chiefs. On June 7, 2010, Whitesell was acquired from Washington by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows , and signed for 30 million yen (roughly $ 327,000) for the remainder of the season. His early results were impressive . Through Aug. 22, 2010, he was batting .324 with 10 HRs and 34 RBIs in just 136 atbats. In addition, Whitesell was leading
2508-637: The 2010 season with the Nationals' AAA team, the Syracuse Chiefs , batting .304/.406/.446 in 184 at-bats, before signing with Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Whitesell made his major league debut on September 2, 2008 . He collected his first major league hit, a single , against the San Francisco Giants on September 15, during his first start. Whitesell hit his first home run on September 21, against Colorado Rockies pitcher Steven Register . In December 2008, Whitesell appeared to be one of
2584-465: The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Incoming students for 2022 come from 45 states and 64 countries. U.S. News & World Report classifies Loyola Marymount's selectivity as "more selective". The Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts includes twenty-five undergraduate programs of study as well as five graduate programs. It embodies the wider university goals of liberal education, which
2660-657: The Church, were the first two buildings to be built on the current Westchester Campus. Following their completion in 1929, Xavier Hall housed both the Jesuit Faculty and the students at the time while St. Robert's Hall served as the academic and administrative building. Sacred Heart Chapel and the Regents Bell Tower were the next non-residential structures to be built on the campus (1953–55). The Malone Student Center, named after Lorenzo M. Malone, an alumnus of
2736-488: The Director would be a Jesuit. By 1986 this requirement was waived when Sr. Margaret Mary Dolan, R.S.H.M. became the director. Dolan, an alumna of Marymount College's class of 1958, received her Master's from LMU in 1974 and also served the university as a campus minister, director of alumni relations, residence hall minister, and alumni chaplain since 1973. In 2008, as part of the university's Centennial Capital Campaign, it
2812-466: The Marymount name with an agreement that the traditions and heritage of both the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange would be retained. Subsequently, the institution was renamed Marymount College of Orange. During the academic year, it remained a college for women religious seeking their baccalaureate degrees; college courses were offered to men and women during
2888-473: The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and promotes a dialogue between faith and culture as expressed in fine, performing, literary and communication arts. Loyola Marymount's Office of Campus Ministry is a component to the promotion of the university's mission and identity. Founded in 1911 as the University Chaplain, this division became known as Campus Ministry in 1973 with a stipulation that
2964-692: The STAR department that explore fine art practices in two-dimensional design, ceramics, typography, visual thinking, and graphic design. The current dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts is Bryant Alexander. Pulitzer Prize -winning playwright Beth Henley teaches playwriting in the Theatre Department. Colin Hanks transferred to LMU from the acting program and Chapman University . Linda Cardellini and Busy Philipps are also alumni from
3040-480: The Sacred Heart of Mary began teaching local young women in 1923. After invitation by Bishop John Cantwell , seven sisters of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, led by Mother Cecilia Rafter, formed an elementary school which developed into Marymount High School . Within a decade, high student demand prompted the Marymount sisters to open Marymount Junior College in Westwood in 1933. Mother Gertrude Cain
3116-582: The Student Governments of Loyola University (ASLU—Associated Students of Loyola University) and Marymount College (ASMC—Associated Students of Marymount College) joined to form the Associated Students of Loyola and Marymount (ASLM). Loyola University and Marymount College officially merged and assumed the name Loyola Marymount University in 1973. The expanded university retained its roots of Catholic higher education and incorporated
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3192-794: The Swallows in 2011 as well, under a contract paying him 90 million yen plus incentives. On December 28, 2011, Whitesell signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines . In 2012 for the team, he batted .309 again. In the winter of 2013, he played with the Estrellas de Oriente in the Dominican Winter League . In 2014, he played for Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League . Loyola Marymount University Also: Loyola Marymount University ( LMU )
3268-417: The Swallows in on-base percentage (.436), slugging percentage (.647), and on-base plus slugging (1.083). His rate of one HR per 13.6 at-bats was the club's best. And despite having no experience with the larger Japanese strike zone, few teammates were walking more often than Whitesell. He batted .309 for the season, with 15 home runs and a .399 on-base percentage and a .591 slugging percentage. He played for
3344-853: The Theatre Department. Many of the faculty in the department are currently working in the industry. The College of Business Administration teaches effective principles and practice of business through foundation building, undergraduate programs, and flexible graduate programs for advancing professionals. It is home to eight undergraduate programs of study as well as an MBA program for graduate studies. The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering contains undergraduate and graduate programs. Graduate programs are offered in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, in environmental science, in computer science, in systems engineering, and in dual program called systems engineering and leadership (SE+MBA). The School of Education at Loyola Marymount has four undergraduate and nine graduate programs of study including
3420-583: The Vincentian Fathers were commissioned by Bishop Thaddeus Amat y Brusi to found the school in Los Angeles . Father John Asmuth was the first President Rector. Classes were held for two years in the Lugo Adobe on the east side of the Plaza while a new campus building remained under construction. The historic building, donated by Don Vicente Lugo, was one of few two-story adobes in the city at
3496-617: The Vincentians left educational ministry. Bishop Thomas Conaty appointed the Jesuits as the Vincentians replacement. The group moved the college to a larger property and renamed the school Los Angeles College. The campus consisted of several bungalows at Avenue 52, Highland Park, Los Angeles. The old campus became St. Vincent's School. In 1922, St. Vincent's campus was sold. Over time, the historic buildings of old St. Vincent's College have been torn down and replaced by developments such as
3572-736: The best power hitter in the organization, and as having the best strike zone discipline in the organization. Whitesell played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball for parts of 2008 and 2009. He played in the Washington Nationals organization for part of 2010, and played in the Japanese League for four years from 2010 to 2013. Whitesell is Jewish . He attended Rialto High School in Rialto, California , and pitched and played first base for
3648-605: The deans of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, College of Business Administration, College of Communication and Fine Arts, Seaver College of Science and Engineering, School of Education, School of Film and Television, and University Libraries operate), senior vice president for administration, senior vice president & chief financial officer, senior vice president for student affairs, senior vice president for university relations, and senior vice president Fritz B. Burns Dean of Loyola Law School. The Jesuit Community
3724-402: The educational traditions of the Jesuits, Marymount sisters, and Orange sisters into one institution. The ASLM became known as the Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University (ASLMU). Father Donald Merrifield , who first assumed the presidency of Loyola University in 1969, continued his role after the merger. The academic vice president of Marymount College, Sister Renee Harrangue, became
3800-757: The fall of 2021. Unlike some other film programs, LMU film students own the intellectual property rights to the films they create while they are in college. The School of Film and Television offers bachelor's degrees in Film and Television Production, Screenwriting, Animation, and Recording Arts along with a minor in Film Studies and also Master's programs in Writing and Producing for Television, Film and Television Production, and Feature Film Screenwriting. A range of advanced facilities and equipment are available to students, including two soundstages, advanced editing labs,
3876-461: The first base job for 2010 is up for the taking, so I'm going to get a fair opportunity." He added that his game plan was to try to "relax and let the game come to me, as opposed to trying to do too much, and let your mind take you six different ways at once — where you just relax, and know it's the same game you've been playing the whole time, the game will come to you, and success will come." Hinch said he expected Whitesell to be more comfortable at
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#17327829249923952-408: The interior remodel in April 2001. The building, which houses the university's Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, is constructed of steel and concrete and is divided into seven structures above ground. In 2022 The Princeton Review ranked LMU as having the fourth-most beautiful campus in America. CampusSqueeze college e-zine ranked LMU as having the third-most beautiful campus in America. LMU has
4028-569: The plate now that he had had some experience at the Major League level, recalling that the first time Whitesell was up: "I'd joke with him about squeezing the sawdust out of the bat every time he got up to bat, he was so intense on making a difference. The second time [he was called up] he was a lot more relaxed." Hinch added, "We're excited to have Whitesell, obviously. He's done everything that he's needed to do in Triple-A. He's contributed
4104-422: The provost. During Father Merrifield's tenure, thirteen new buildings were constructed on Loyola Marymount's main campus. Father Merrifield oversaw the expansion of Loyola Law School 's campus in Pico-Union , near downtown Los Angeles . Merrifield and the university commissioned architect Frank Gehry to design the new campus, which was needed to accommodate increased enrollment. Merrifield also implemented
4180-692: The school's Rialto Knights, with teammate Ricky Nolasco who now pitches for the Los Angeles Angels . He was chosen to the first team All-Citrus Belt League and All- San Bernardino County in his sophomore and junior years. In his senior year he had an 8–2 record, 1.74 ERA, and a .520 batting average . He was named 1st-team All- CIF Division I and 1st-team All-Citrus Belt League, and to the San Bernardino County North and CBCA (California Baseball Coaches' Association) Southern California All-Star teams. He played for US Team in
4256-459: The school's rules prevented African-American players, including Loyola team member Bill English, to play on their field. Loyola University also continued as an all-male school until its merger with Marymount College in 1973, with several notable exceptions. At the time of the 1965 Watts riots , Loyola and Marymount were predominantly white institutions. In response to the riots and the evolving local civil rights movement, Black students organized
4332-657: The sisters lived on campus in the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center. In 1999, they donated the building to the university and moved into residential houses off campus. The Western American provincial center, which had been in the Leavey center, was moved to Montebello . The Marymount Sisters sponsor the Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture, and the Arts which attempts to preserve the transformative educational tradition of
4408-687: The summers at the Orange campus. However, in the same year, Marymount College began its affiliation with Loyola University, moving its four-year program at the Palos Verdes campus to the Westchester campus of Loyola University. By the mid-1960s, Loyola University of Los Angeles had unsuccessfully petitioned the Archbishop of Los Angeles , Cardinal James Francis McIntyre , to allow coeducation for several years. In 1967, McIntyre permitted Sister McKay to begin an affiliation with Loyola University. In 1968 when Marymount's baccalaureate program moved to Loyola's Westchester campus; this arrangement of two independent schools on one campus continued for five years. In 1970,
4484-422: The team), was second in runs (12), and tied for second in RBIs (12), while batting .308 with a .519 slugging percentage. During the last weekend before the season began, however, he was told that he had not made the team's opening day roster. "He had a great camp" said Melvin. "He's certainly a guy we wouldn't hesitate to (call up) if we did have an injury or something along those lines." On May 6, Whitesell
4560-452: The team, Whitesell was optioned back to Reno on June 19 when Tony Clark came off the disabled list and returned to Arizona (after a rehab assignment at Reno in which he batted .160, and during which he turned 37). Clark was finally released in mid-July, and Whitesell was called back up for the third time in the season to replace him on July 16. Asked what he had been told by Diamondbacks management, Whitesell responded: "I just know that ...
4636-444: The time, standing across Alameda Street between the Plaza and Union Station (near Olvera Street ). The new 7th Street campus, a stone building now called St. Vincent's Place , encompassed a block bounded by Fort ( Broadway ), 6th, Hill, and 7th streets. In 1869, St. Vincent's was accredited by the state. In 1887, the college moved to a new campus, bordered by Grand Avenue, Washington Boulevard, Hope Street, and 18th. The campus had
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#17327829249924712-419: The top two candidates for the spot of top left-handed pinch hitter off the bench and reserve first baseman for the 2009 season. In January 2009 FanGraphs writer Marc Hulet took the Diamondbacks to task for bringing back "aging pinch hitter Tony Clark ", despite his 2008 line of .225/.359/.318, saying "it's quite possible that Clark will continue to struggle in 2009. His line against right-handed pitchers
4788-403: The undergraduate division of Loyola relocated to the present Westchester campus in 1930, becoming Loyola University of Los Angeles. Loyola Law School did not move with the rest of the university, but in 1964 was reestablished at a Frank Gehry -designed campus in downtown Los Angeles . As enrollment dropped during World War II , University President Father Edward Whelan brokered a deal with
4864-512: The university and former dean of students and treasurer of the university, was completed in 1958 and renovated in 1996. LMU now houses 36 academic, athletic, administrative, and event facilities as well as twelve on-campus residence halls and six on-campus apartment complexes. The campus houses four large open grass areas not reserved exclusively for athletic play. LMU acquired the 1,000,000-square-foot (93,000 m ) building in January 2000 from Raytheon , which bought Hughes Aircraft. LMU completed
4940-416: The university. In 2010, Loyola Marymount President, Father Robert B. Lawton , announced his retirement. Lawton cited health problems, including a slow recovery from a 2009 back surgery, as the main reason for his departure. He had served as president since 1999. David W. Burcham became the first lay president in the school's history. Burcham held the office from 2010 to 2015. Timothy Law Snyder became
5016-400: The university. When Dolan died in 2009, more than 1,000 people returned to campus for two days of liturgies celebrating her life. Located at the north end of the university, Sacred Heart Chapel is the main worship space on campus. A basilica-style church, Sacred Heart has two side altars and the Mary chapel, which is located behind the crucifix, in addition to the main chapel space. The chapel
5092-438: Was announced that an $ 8 million fundraising goal was set to endow the office as the "Peg Dolan, RSHM Campus Ministry Center" in honor of Dolan's contributions to the university. The same year, the university asked her to address the class of 2008 at the undergraduate commencement exercises and she was awarded an honorary doctorate. At the dedication ceremony in September 2008, over 700 alumni returned to campus to honor her legacy at
5168-416: Was back with the team, and new Manager A. J. Hinch said Whitesell would start the following day and will get a "good, long look" the next couple of weeks at first base. Hinch said: "Really the only thing [Whitesell] hasn't conquered is the major-league side of it, because every time he goes down to Triple-A he performs very well". Despite batting .300 with a .447 on-base percentage in his second stint with
5244-426: Was brought up to the Diamondbacks), Whitesell was 2nd in the Pacific Coast League in on-base percentage (.477) and walks (20), 5th in batting average (.356) and hits (31), 6th in OPS (1.028), 8th in RBIs (20), and hitting for a .552 slugging percentage. Through 2009, Whitesell had hit 113 home runs with a .394 on-base percentage and a .492 slugging percentage in seven minor-league seasons. Whitesell played part of
5320-449: Was called back up to the Diamondbacks, after hitting .356 for the Reno Aces with a .477 on-base percentage (2nd in the PCL) and a .552 slugging percentage. He took the place of Tony Clark, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list . Melvin said Whitesell would get a chance to play every day. On May 19, however, not even two weeks later, Melvin had been fired as manager and the team optioned Whitesell back to Reno. On May 30, Whitesell
5396-649: Was just .198/.354/.248, which makes him almost useless against them if this was not simply a one-year fluke." He added, referring to Whitesell, "What makes matters worse is that the organization has some in-house talent that could possibly provide the same production – if not more – for half the salary.... Whitesell ... has more upside and creamed right-handed pitchers in 2008 at Triple-A to the tune of .342/.442/.602 in 342 at-bats. Whitesell ... did well in 2008 with runners in scoring position by hitting .331/.438/.586. Truth be told, there are not many – if any – unimpressive numbers in Whitesell's statistics from 2008. He deserves
5472-717: Was named president. His work included the formation of a graduate division on the Westchester campus in June 1950. As well as the establishment of the Teacher Education Program during the preceding two years. Cassassa also expanded campus infrastructure and established the Institute of Human Relations to promote improved racial relations in business and government. In 1950, he ordered the school's football team to forfeit an away game against Texas Western since
5548-621: Was named to the Eastern League mid-season All-Star team, and the Nationals signed him to a contract. On March 15, 2008 , Whitesell was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and assigned to Triple-A Tucson . Whitesell had hitting streaks of 16 games (July 23 – August 9) and 19 games (June 27 – July 18) in his 2008 season with Tucson. He had a season-high 7 RBIs on May 23 vs. Sacramento. In 2008 his 110 RBIs broke Lyle Overbay 's team record from 2002, and
5624-563: Was the first president of the junior college and guided its development into a four-year college. In 1948, the college assumed the name Marymount College of Los Angeles. In 1960, having outgrown its shared Westwood campus, Marymount College moved its programs to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southwestern Los Angeles, becoming Marymount California University . In 1967 Sister Raymunde McKay, president of Marymount College, alongside Sister Mary Felix Montgomery General Superior of
5700-580: Was the fourth-most in the minors. He batted .328, with a .425 on-base percentage and 26 home runs. He had 86 runs scored and 36 doubles in 127 games. He finished the PCL season ranked 2nd in RBIs, tied for 4th in hits , and 7th in batting average. Whitesell had the most home runs and RBIs in the Diamondbacks system, was 2nd in on-base percentage and slugging percentage (.568), and was 3rd in batting average, OPS (.993), runs scored, hits (156), and doubles. Whitesell
5776-534: Was voted the Diamondbacks' 2008 Minor League Player of the Year, the MLB.com pick as the Diamondbacks' player of the year, a Baseball America Triple-A All Star, and the Pacific Coast League Rookie of the Year . Baseball America also ranked him the best power hitter in the organization, and as having the best strike zone discipline in the organization. Playing for the Reno Aces in 2009, through May 5 (when he
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