Breon Parker is a three-year starter and two-time captain for the UMass Boston baseball team, as well as the 2025–26 president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), having served as vice president the previous year. On the field, Breon is a dynamic outfielder and base runner who anchors one of the largest center fields in college baseball. Despite battling hamstring injuries in 2025, he posted a .379 on-base percentage with 19 hits, 17 RBIs, and a perfect 9-for-9 on stolen bases. Over his career, Breon has compiled a .266 batting average, 58 RBIs, 28 stolen bases, 27 hit-by-pitches, 90 hits, and a .974 fielding percentage, consistently contributing both offensively and defensively to his team’s success.

Off the field, Breon is equally impactful in the community. As a leader in the department’s outreach initiatives, he has played a central role in the partnership with Special Olympics, including helping host the Unified Basketball Jamboree. He has organized and participated in baseball clinics for Boston youth through Dorchester Little League, South Boston Little League, and Boston Parks & Recreation, and has been actively involved with Team Impact, supporting young people facing health challenges by integrating them into team practices and activities.

Breon also contributes through campus programs, including U-Access, assisting with Thanksgiving turkey giveaways, and Community Servings in Boston, preparing meals for terminally ill patients. His multi-year involvement with JumpStart and the Read for the Record initiative promotes literacy among local youth, and he helped launch LEC Undivided, a league-wide initiative fostering unity among student-athletes.

A lifelong Yankees fan, Breon combines leadership, athletic excellence, and a commitment to service, consistently giving back to both his campus and local community—embodying the spirit of Lou Gehrig both on and off the field.

“Breon Parker exemplifies the spirit of the Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team through his unwavering dedication to service. He leads with generosity and humility, both on and off the field, and serves as a true inspiration to his teammates and community. Breon’s contributions have been instrumental to the success and cohesion of his team and SAAC, reflecting his deep commitment to collective growth and development. He is a true embodiment of grit, determination, and impact.”

—Tiffany Alford, JD, UMass Boston director of community engagement and inclusive excellence