Chris Sturgeon
High School Honors
2 baseball letters: 1st Team All-PIL as a pitcher and shortstop junior and senior years; All-State as a junior. Team Captain.
Post-High School Career
Member of 1993 Clemson University baseball team that won the ACC Championship. Transferred to Oregon State University and played three seasons including on the 1994 Pac-10 Championship team. Earned a B.S. degree in Business at OSU.
Served five years as a pitching and JV coach at Grant High School in late ‘90s.
Was bar manager at The Melody Bar in Portland for 16 years and had a 25-year career as a legal secretary, legal assistant and case administrator.
Chris worked as a paralegal at Nay & Friedenberg in Portland for eight years before his passing on June 9, 2025.
Commentary
(Provided by family)
Chris was not only an outstanding pitcher, but more importantly, he was an even better person. His passion for the game was infectious, but it was his character, his easygoing spirit, and his generosity that truly left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him.
Chris will definitely be missed but never forgotten. His memory will live on in the stories we share, the games we remember, and the lives he touched so deeply.
He carried himself with such positivity and professionalism, always offering a reassuring presence through his genuine care and personal touch. Chris consistently expressed his gratitude and appreciation when working together, which left a lasting impression.
(provided by Coach Rob Kennewell)
“Chris Sturgeon was a young man with a rocket arm and a heart of gold. It was my honor to be his coach at Grant high School. Chris gave everything for his team and teammates between the lines and off the field. Thank you Chris.”
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