Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tim Mayza, a 2018 graduate of Millersville University, will offer the address during commencement exercises on Dec. 13. Nearly 400 graduates will cross the stage to receive their diplomas at the ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. 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.