As Julio Solier and Cesar Gonzalez prepare for another year in maroon and gold, both players remain grounded in gratitude.
For sophomores Julio Solier and Cesar Gonzalez, stepping onto the field for Boston College is about more than the game itself. Their connection runs deeper than stats, lineups, or locker room chatter; it’s a shared journey shaped by family, culture, and a love for baseball that has carried them across countries and challenges.
From Puerto Rico and Venezuela to Springfield, Massachusetts, and now Chestnut Hill, their paths have been marked by resilience, adaptation, and an enduring love for the game.
“Growing up, baseball was everything back home (in Venezuela),”
Gonzalez said with a smile.
“It’s the sport that everyone plays whenever you’re little.”
Baseball had always been a constant surrounding both the Solier and Gonzalez families.
Author's summary: Julio Solier and Cesar Gonzalez share their culture through baseball.