University of San Diego Digital USD Baseball (Men) University of San Diego Athletics Media Guides Spring 1982 University of San Diego Baseball Media Guide 1982 University of San Diego Athletics Department Follow this and additional works at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/amg-baseball Digital USD Citation University of San Diego Athletics Department, "University of San Diego Baseball Media Guide 1982" (1982). Baseball (Men). 2. https://digital.sandiego.edu/amg-baseball/2 This Catalog is brought to you for free and open access by the University of San Diego Athletics Media Guides at Digital USD. It has been accepted for inclusion in Baseball (Men) by an authorized administrator of Digital USD. For more information, please contact [email protected]. UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO 1982 SENIORS Front Row: (L to R) Scott Williams, Martin Harris, Doug Paul, Mike Alberico. Back Row: (L to R) Glenn Godwin, Andy Asaro, John Mullen, Tom Tereschuk, Eric Gaylord, Chris Ciampa. 1982 BASEBALL YEARBOOK UNIVERSITY PROFILE J-'t r, u The University of San Diego is an independent, Catholic university located on a 170-acre mesa overlooking Mission Bay , San Diego Harbor , and the Pacific Ocean . The campus is named Alcala Park after the Spanish university town where St . Didacus (i .e. Diego) spent much of his time . Complementing its splendid natural setting is the University's location just 10 minuts from downtown San Diego - conveniently close to the major business , cultural , residential , and recreational areas , as well as the rail , bus and air terminals . Founded in 1949, USO is presently experiencing record attendance. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 2900 , graduate students bring the overall campus enrollment to 4300 . The University includes a College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Business Administration , Education, Nursing , and Law . Each is characterized by high academic standards , small classes , and ex­ cellent student-faculty relations . Though the majority of students come from the West Coast , every region of the United States is well-represented on campus . Students also attend USO from 24 foreign countries. Recreation and Athletic activities are expanding rapidly and include sailing , crew , yoga , karate , surfing , modern dance, backpacking, and ballet. USD 's intercollegiate sports for men include baseball , football , basketball, cross-country, crew , golf, and tennis . In women 's intercollegiate sports , USO fields programs in basket­ ball, cross-country, crew , softball , swimming tennis , and volleyball. 264-0164 AUTO BODY SPECIALTIES Inc. 4345 HOME AVENUE Harold "Hal" McSparran SAN DIEGO , CALIF 92105 . J TABLE OF CONTENTS HEAD COACH - John Cunningham ....... 2 ASSIST ANT COACH - John Gunther ........ 3 SEASON PROSPECTUS . .. .. .... ..... ..... 4 ROSTER .. .... .... .... .... .. ... ..... 5 PLAYER PROFILES ............. ......... 6-15 1981 RESULTS . .. ... .. ... ... ... ...... 16 1981 FINAL STATISTICS . .. ............. .. 17 TEAM RECORDS ..... ..................... 18 TORERO TOP THREE ............... ... 19-22 MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS . .... .. .... .. 22 USO ALL AMERICANS . ... .. .... .. ..... 22 PROFESSIONAL CONTR.ACTS . ..... .. ... 22 YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS ... .... ..... 23, 24 1982 SCHEDULE . ... .. .. ... .... Back Cover LOCATION . ... ..... San Diego , CA ENROLLMENT . .. ............... 4300 PRESIDENT . ... Dr . Author E. Hughes DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Fr. Patrick Cahill SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR Kent Scherzinger ASST . SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR .. Ted Gosen COACHING STAFF Baseball . .. .. .. John Cunningham Basketball (men) . .. .. Jim Brovelli Basketb all (women ) Kathy Marpe Cross Country . .. ... Rick Russell Golf . .. .. Mike Maher Tenni s (men) ........... Ed Collins Tenni s (women ) . ... • . ... ............. Scott McCarthy Football . .. Bill Williams Cre w (men ) . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Steve Estes Crew (women ) . .. Duke Robinson Socc er . ...... .. .. .... Seamus McFadden Swimming (wom en) . .. .. .. Gary Becker Voll eyball .... John Martin Softball Kevin McGary Dir ec tor of lntramurals . ..... Gary Becker STADIUM USO Baseball Complex Capacity - 1200 NICKNAME ..... ... ..................... Toreros COLORS . Columbia Blue , Navy , and White CONFERENCE . Southern California Baseball Assoc . DEPARTMENT SECRETARY Jan Allen TELEPHONE INFORMATION ...... (714) 291-6480 , Ext. 4272 JOHN CUNNINGHAM Head Coach Beginning his 19th season as head coach of the Uni­ versity of San Diego baseball program, John Cunningham has guided the Toreros from a NCAA Division II power to one of the top programs in the Southern California Baseball Association (one of the best baseball confer­ ences) and the NCAA Divi­ sion I ranks. A native of San Diego, Cunningham attended St. Augustine High School where he was a scholastic and athletic standout receiv­ ing AII-CIF honors in base­ ball and led the County in scoring during his senior year basketball season. Cunningham attended the University of San Francisco where he again was a baseball and basketball standout, while also making the Presidents' Honor Roll six times and achieved membership in the National Jesuit Honor Socie­ ty, "Alpha Sigma Nu." He received a B.S. Degree in History as well as general secondary credential. In basketball he was named to the All-Conference and Honorable Mention on the Catholic All-American team's. Baseball cornered him a professional contract with the Baltimore Orioles. In his senior year, Cunningham was USF's "Athlete of the Year." John began his c areer at USO in 1962, with last year seeing him win his 400th game. From 1969 through 1981 the Toreros have compiled ten winning seasons out of twelve. His teams have won thirty or more games five times, first in 1981 ; then back to back in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981. Four of his teams have gone to post-season play-offs; two of the four becoming regional champions and College World Series participants. The 1971 team won the regional title while setting the school record of 34 wins. For that performance, Cunningham was named District 8 "Coach of the Year." 1979 was Cunningham's first effort at the Division I level. Contrary to expectations, he guided the Toreros to an im­ pressive 32-19-1 record and a fourth place (14-12) finish in the SCBA. His 1980 Torero team finished the year at 30-25-1 (14-4 SCBA) and, in 1981 USO finished the year 30-25-1 and a fourth place finish in the Conference with a 15-12-1 record. John and his wife Nancy were married in May of 1978. He has a stepson, Geoffrey, age seven. 2 CUNNINGHAM'S COACHING RECORD YEAR WON LOST PCT. 1964 12 19 .387 1965 17 21 .447 1966 20 26 .435 (NCAA Regionals, 0-2) 1957 14 26 .350 1968 13 24 .351 1969 22 17 .564 1970 21 16 .568 1971 34 12 .739 (NCAA Playoffs, 4-2) 1972 20 19 .513 (One Tie) 1973 19 22 .463 1974 23 15 .605 1975 19 20 .487 (One Tie) 1976 26 16 .619 (NCAA Playoffs, 5-3) 1977 24 19 .558 1978 33 22 .600 (NCAA Playoffs, 5-3) 1979 32 19 .615 (One Tie) 1980 30 25 .545 (One Tie) 1981 30 25 .545 (One Tie) CAREER 409 363 .529 (NCAA Playoffs, 9-9) (Five Ties) JOHN GUNTHER Assistant Coach Coach Gunther will be beginning his fourth season as the Toreros pitching coach. John graduated with a degree in sociology from U.C. Santa Barbara, where he played catcher for the Gauchos. He then received his Masters in Physical Edu­ cation from the University of the Pacific. After one year of semi-pro ball, he spent a few years at various coach­ ing assignments before be­ coming pitching coach for two seasons at San Diego State. He then spent four years at Mesa College as an assistant, before coming to USO. John and his wife Diane reside in San Diego with their three sons, Scott (9) , Paul (6) , and Tim (3). 3 OUTLOOK Last season saw the Toreros finish with their best record yet in the Southern California Baseball Association, with 15 wins, 12 losses, and one tie. The University of San Diego has not finished w ith a record below .500 in thei r three years in the SCBA. This year they hope to do even better, but wil I h ave to overcome the loss of several key personnel. Gone are All-League ca tcher Bill Pinkham (drafted in the 2nd round by Toronto), All-League outfielder Bart Brainard, and pitcher/ first baseman/ outfielder Jamie McDonald. A good nucleus returns for Coach Cunningham including sceond baseman and All-League first team member Bruce Tom­ linson (.323 B.A.), and first baseman Andy Asaro (. 300 B.A.) anchor the right side of the i nfield. John Mullen (.335 B.A.) and Doug Paul (.205 B.A. ) return to bolster the outfield in right and center. Infielders Andre Jacas (. 250 B.A.) and Martin Harris (.300 B.A. before breaking his leg one third of the way into the 1981 season) will be moving to the outfield to take advantage of their speed will compete for the leftfield position. Also returning from last year w ill be catcher Paul Lofgren (.333 B.A. ) and first base­ man Vince Anthony (.277 B.A. ). Junior college transfers Steve Sciacca and Luke Mai berger will join the catching corps. Fres hmen Paul Van Stone (shortstop) and Laci Nagypal (third base) look li ke probable starters at the left side of the infield. Pitching was not one of the strengths last year, but ve terans Tom Tereschuk (9 wins) and Al Brehm (6 wins) will be back along with a good nucleus of last year's staff and should be improved with the extra year of experience. Eric Gaylord, Kevin Cammall, Glenn Godwin all return, with Scott Williams movi ng to the staff from the outfield. Three freshmen w ill also join the staff inc luding Joe Boyd, John Rule, and Bob Cannady. "We will be competitive, as always, in the Southern California Basebal l Association, and although we are not picked to win the Conference, everyone will have to play ve ry wel l to beat us," said John Cunningham. Bruce Tomlinson at bat against Pepperdine. 4 1982 UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO BASEBALL ROSTER NO. NAME YR EXP BIRTHDATE HGT WGT B T HOMETOWN PREV.