SAN DIEGO (AP) — Stephen Strasburg is going back to school.

The former Washington Nationals ace and 2019 World Series MVP has been hired by San Diego State as a special assistant to head coach Kevin Vance.

The program announced the move on Monday, saying Strasburg “will lend his support to all aspects of the Aztec baseball program, including fundraising and special events, along with alumni and donor relations. In addition, he will serve as a team mentor to improve the student-athlete experience, while offering assistance in pitching development.”

Strasburg, a San Diego native, pitched for the Aztecs from 2007-09 before becoming the top pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft. He played at SDSU for the late coach Tony Gwynn, a Hall of Fame outfielder with the San Diego Padres.

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