Hornets’ 13th Annual Diamond Dinner

Fallon’s own Baylor Sandberg, who is on track to be a starting pitcher with the Sacramento State Hornets baseball team, will experience his first Diamond Dinner auction and fundraiser in 2025. This will mark the 13th annual Diamond Dinner. Baylor, being a Fallon native, grew up playing baseball with various leagues, and as time went on, it became evident he had the right stuff to pursue a college career in the sport.

Like most kids, Baylor started playing T-ball at the age of 4. He progressed through the ranks, and at age 8, he advanced to the next level of baseball, playing with both Babe Ruth and Fallon Hornets teams. Coached by Albert Martinez as an 8U player, he continued through different age groups and was eventually coached by Matt Hyde, Gibb Mackedon, and Ben Paul while playing for the Fallon Hornets through 15U. For additional training, he also played for the Muckdogs and Scorpions, both Reno-based teams.

During his time at Churchill County High School, Baylor played all four years on the varsity baseball team. He primarily played third base, first base, and catcher, and in his senior year, he served as the starting pitcher. Baylor also participated in Elite Pitching Baseball (EPB), a developmental team that travels to tournaments outside the local area to give players more exposure.

The Sacramento State Hornets’ annual Diamond Dinner raises critical funds for student-athletes, programs, expenses, and overall well-being. Athletics at Sacramento State fall under the university’s nonprofit status, and the funds are recognized as supporting a nonprofit entity. Sacramento State offers 21 intercollegiate sport programs to more than 500 student-athletes who compete at the NCAA Division I level.

After suffering an elbow injury, Baylor attended Sacramento State University’s summer school program in 2024. Funding for this program was made possible by proceeds from the Diamond Dinner fundraising efforts. The 2025 Diamond Dinner fundraiser will help the team travel to the Dominican Republic in August, where they will play several academy teams and engage in community service.

Baylor Sandberg is, first and foremost, a hometown athlete, following his dream of baseball through hard work and dedication to his sport, family, and college. He has spent countless hours training, both physically and mentally, to achieve his goals. Baylor is making Fallon proud.

For more information, please contact Torie Sandberg at 775-426-9759.