Like the Aggie Baseball squad they work effortlessly to support year-round, the Diamond Darlings had their 2020 campaign cut short just 18 games into the season. The following is an opportunity to honor the Diamond Darlings.
“We are so truly thankful for the many years of service that the Diamond Darlings have given Aggie Baseball,” Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress said. “The Diamond Darlings have set the bar for how a college baseball support group should function. They do so many things for the baseball program through their efforts, both at Blue Bell Park on gameday, and behind the scenes throughout the year when they are lending a hand at practices and fund-raising events.”
Diamond Darlings is the oldest women-led organization on campus at Texas A&M. Founded in 1972, the Diamond Darlings serve both the Texas A&M Baseball program and the surrounding Bryan/College Station community. Through all their efforts, the goal is to embrace Olsen Magic and support Aggie Baseball in Blue Bell Park and out.
In 1972, Willowdean Chandler, wife of former Texas A&M head coach Tom Chandler, created the Diamond Darlings with the goal of supporting Aggie Baseball. From that moment, the Diamond Darlings became the first organization led by women at Texas A&M.
Every Diamond Darling works every single home game with duties ranging from selling programs to assisting with on-field activities; from serving as batgirls to providing assistance to visitors at the stadium. Outside of game day, the Diamond Darlings work to promote Aggie Baseball on campus and in the community as well as assisting at practices and working Aggie Baseball charity events.