Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Asian and Pacific Islanders have made to the United States and recognizes generations of impact within society.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month began in 1977 by proclaiming the first ten days in May as “Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week”. The month of May was selected in commemoration of the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843. Since 1990, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we will honor and support the AAPI community through empowering AAPI leaders, educational storytelling, and welcoming fandom.
A utility man, Chase d’Anaud saw time at six different positions for Atlanta over parts of 2016 and 2017. Chase was also a member of the Philippines baseball team that participated in its first World Baseball Classic during the 2013 qualifier.
Braves Untold Moment of Confidence: In 2016, d’Arnaud played his longest season that consisted of his highest season batting average.
Mike Lum was born in Hawaii, but of Japanese descent. Lum starred for the Braves in 12 of his 15 big league seasons. Nicknamed “Hawaiian Punch” for his power at the plate, he played all three outfield positions as well as first base.
Braves Untold Moment of Confidence: During his playing career with the Braves, Lum amassed 74 home runs.
Matt Tuiasosopo played the last three games of his five-year Major League career with the Braves in 2016. He was a utility man of Samoan descent that went into coaching following his playing career. went into coaching, and in 2021 was named the manager of the Gwinnett Stripers.
Braves Untold Moment of Confidence: In 2021, Tuiasosopo was named the Manager of the Triple-A affiliate of the Braves, Gwinnett Stripers.
Tyler Yates was a Hawaiian born reliever who pitched in 131 games for the Braves from 2006 – 2007, in his two seasons with the club.
Braves Untold Moment of Confidence: The durable, hard throwing righty struck out 115 batters in 116 innings, collecting three saves along the way.
Former Major League Baseball player and current Gwinnett Stripers Manager Matt Tuiasosopo discusses what Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to him and his family, how he made the successful transition from player to manager, the joys and challenges of managing a baseball team and much more!
