MLB pitcher and family donates $3 million to UE baseball

Kyle Freeland and family donate $3 million to University of Evansville baseball program

The donation from the former Purple Ace pitcher is believed to be the largest gift in University of Evansville athletics history.

MLB pitcher and family donates $3 million to UE baseball

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - The University of Evansville received a $3 million donation from UE baseball alum Kyle Freeland and his family to facilitate the establishment of a baseball clubhouse for the university. UE states the clubhouse will be known as The Freeland Clubhouse. Kyle Freeland is a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. Officials state he honed his skills as a member of the UE Baseball team before being drafted in 2015. Officials …