University of San Diego Digital USD Baseball (Men) University of San Diego Athletics Media Guides Spring 2002 University of San Diego Baseball Media Guide 2002 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 2002" (2002). Baseball (Men). 19. https://digital.sandiego.edu/amg-baseball/19 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 DIE60 TORERO BASEBALL . .. .J~.- ~ ' . < '~( . .. In 2001 ... 'Ii ♦ School Recora 32 Division I wins ♦ Five wins over ranked teams ♦ Series wins over each wee foe ♦ Two players signea professionally • wee Freshman of the Year, Joey Prast • Lea wee in virtually every offensive category 2002 wee PR£SEASON FAVORITES SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AMERICA'S FINEST CITY San Diego is truly "America's Finest City" A modern metropolis (second largest in California) and a popular year-round resort, San Diego spreads from the coast to the desert, including cliffs, mesas, hills, canyons and valleys. San Diego also surrounds one of California's greatest natural harbors which has been a dominant factor in determining the city's history, economy and development. Meteorologists claim San Diego as the country's only area with perfect climate. This ideal year-round environment posts an average daytime temperature of 70 degrees, with an annual rainfall average of less than 1O inches. Most days are sunny, with humidity generally low, even in the summer. The climate, attractive setting and recreational facilities make San Diego "America's Finest City" According to Sports Illustrated, "For sheer numbers of participants, diversity of pursuits of involvement, San Diego must rank as the sports fitness capital of the U.S." Sports are a major feature of the San Diego lifestyle. One can sail, swim, surf, scuba dive, snorkel, wind-surf on 70 miles of public beach or golf at any of the over 80 golf courses throughout the county Balboa Park, a 1, 158-acre recreation and cultural center, offers 25 tennis courts, two gym­ nasiums, two municipal golf courses, and one of the nation's finest zoos. is a 4, 600-acre play­ Mission Bay Park As well as participating , ground for jogging, fishing, bicycling in recreational activities, San . tennis, golf, jet skiing and kite flying Diego supports their professional teams - the NFL Chargers and the National League Padres play at Qualcomm Stadium. During college football bowl week, San Diego annually hosts the Holiday Bowl. Upcoming in 2003, Qual­ comm Stadium is slated to host the Super Bowl, and just recently the 1998 World Series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees was held in America's Finest City Whatever sporting activity there is, it's here in San Diego - the Sports Capital of the U.S.A. I 2002 Torero Baseball I I Sa ■• Diego Baseball Inside ... USD Athletic America's Fin est City IFC Administration Table of Contents I 2002 Preview 2-3 President USO Coaching Staff 4-6 Ali ce B. Hayes 2002 Torero Roster 8 NCAA Faculty Rep. Torero Returner Bios 8-1 8 Mitch Malachowski Torero Newcomer Bios 19-2 1 Athletic Director 200 I Statistics/Review 22-23 Tom Iannacone West Coast Confe rence 24 Associate Athletic Director USO Honor Roll 2 1 Dan Yourg 200 I Baseball Donors 22 Associate Athletic Director/SWA Torero Record Book 25 -3 I Wendy Guthrie US O Director of Athletics 32 Assoc. AD of Athletic Development USO Athleti cs Staff 33 -35 Brian Fogarty US O Support Services 36 Asst AD/Promotions & Marketing City of San Diego 37 Renee Wiebe WCC Turns 50 38 Director of Athletic Facilities San Diego Media Outlets 39 John Martin Game Ball & US O Sponsors 40 Assistant SID/Baseball Contact Discover USO !BC Nick Mirkovich Team Photo/Schedule Back Cover Sports Information Director Ted Gosen Director of Jenny Craig Pavilion Carl Reed JCP Events Manager Chaundra Kohler Athletic Ticket Manager Rachel Guerra Asst. Strength & Conditioning James Goines Compliance Coordinator USO second baseman Mike McCoy Mike Matoso Academic Support Coordinator was named the best baserunner Shaney Fink in the wee by Baseball A111e1·ica. Director of lntramurals/Recreation Gary Becker Head Athletic Trainer Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T., C. San Diego Baseball Quick Facts Assistant Trainers Suzi Hi ggins, Paul Signorelli 2001 Record: 35-2 1 Baseball Phone Pressbox Phone WCC Record: 20-1 0 (2nd; Coast Div.) (619) 260-5953 (6 19) 260-4600; ext. 2055 Home: 22-8 Away: I 0-12 Colors: Columbia blue, navy and white USD Sports Head Coach: Rich Hill (4th Season) Nickname: Toreros Cal Lutheran, 1984 Conference: West Coast (Coast Division) Information Sports Information Director Career Record: 430-295-2 ( 14 years) Home Field: Cunningham Stadium Ted Gosen 1,200 Assistant Coaches: Capacity: Asst. SID/Baseball Contact Sean Kenny, 4th Year Surface: Natural Grass Nick Mirkovich Chris Cannizzaro, 4th Year Field Dimensions: Office Phone Brian Green., I st Year LF - 309; CF - 395; RF - 329 (6 19) 260-4745 Administrative Assistant: Lettermen Returning/Lost: 20/4 Fax Keith Kirk, 2nd Year Starters Returning/Lost: 7/2 (6 19) 260-2990 Press Box (6 19) 260-4600, ext. 2055 Website Team Photo ID - Back Cover: Acknowledgements WWW.USDTOREROS.COM 2002 San Diego Baseball Media Guide Standing (L-R): Brian Green, Sean Kemy, Ryan Richard, Aaron Wil son, Pat Lucy, Brett Gi ll espie, Lucas Wennersten, Produced by the USD Sports /11formatio11 Office Luis Di az-Miron, Michae l Bass, David Bagley, Chris Canni zzano, Ri ch I-Jill. Design, Edit & Layout: Nick Mirkovich Kn eeling (L-R): Eric Verdugo, Tom Caple, S.C. Assael, Photos: Brock Scott of Scott Photo; and Jason Marian, David Dunn, Joe Lima, Adam Bellows, Freddy Stan Liu Sandoval, Chad Cummings, Ricky Barrett, Matt Coy. Printing: Kings Printing Corporation Sitting (L-R): Tobi as Herrera, Ben Quinto, Tony Perez, Sean Warlop, Joey Prast, Zach Dobek, Jami e Hesselgesser, Mike Oseguera, Gavia Ng, Mike MCoy. I 2 2002 Torero Baseball ] 2002 Torero Preview Led by a talented group of returning players and fourth year Head Coach Rich Hill, San Diego is poised to have yet another record breaking season. Reaching 31 Division I wins in 2000 and a record 32 victories in 200 I, San Diego is establishing itself as one of the premier baseball programs on the West Coast. The 200 I version of the Toreros were the West Coast Conference's best offensive team. San Diego led the league in virtually every offensive category which included a team batting average of .324 along with belting a league-best 56 homers. The returning talent comes in the form of LHP Ricky Barrett (Preseason Third Team All-American, Collegiate Baseball) , the 200 I WCC Freshman of the Year, Joey Prast and Baseball Americas WCC projected Player of the Year, Tom Caple. USO has signed the top prep players in San Diego to help in the 2002 cam­ paign. Freshmen pitchers Michael Bass (Santana HS) and Sean Warlop (Bonita Vista HS) are local products that should give the Toreros quality innings as true freshmen. With their live anns along with veteran pitchers Barrett, Caple and projected number two starter Aaron Wilson (Santana HS), Coach Hill should have a fonnidable week­ end staff. The ann of senior outfielder Joe Lima (200 I WCC Second Team) and the baserunning of sophomore 2B Mike McCoy supplies Coach Hill with some of the intangibles that are needed for a championship run. The league coaches have agreed San Diego will be the team to beat in 2002. Head Co ach R ic h Hill has The Toreros were tabbed as the preseason favorites to win the West Coast Confer- led USD to back-to-back 30 ence according to the preseason WCC Coaches Poll. Before tough conference rivals plus win seasons such as Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount have their chance at the favorites, USO must take on a non-conference schedule that includes Big- 10 power Michigan, the Big 12's Oklahoma State and Pac-10 member's Oregon State and USC. The Toreros regular season home schedule begins with a three game series against Oregon State in early February. Batting 01•der 2B Mike McCoy Exceptional speed, Best Baserunner in the WCC* LF Tony Perez Switch-hitting outfielder, lefthanded reliever CF/P Tom Caple 1st Team All-WCC 2001 , team-best 2.43 ERA 2001 RF Joe Lima Tied for a team-best 8 homeruns in WCC play 2001 DH Jason Marian All WCC Honorable Mention 2001, hit .313 1B Lucas Wennersten 6-6, 250 pound sophomore, hit .386 in 21 games 2001 C S.C. Assael Hits for power and recorded a .356 average 2001 3B Freddy Sandoval Hit over .400 for three straight seasons in HS SS Ben Quinto Led S. Nevada JC to a #13 national ranking in 2001 Pitching Rota tio n LHP Ricky Barrett Preseason Third Team All-American* RHP Aaron Wilson Sophomore who was 5-1, 2.53 ERA in 2001 RHP Ryan Richard Transfer from LSU, will see first collegiate action RHP Sean Warlop Freshman bidding to become the third starter Bullpen RHP Tom Caple Projected WCC Player of the Year*, 9 saves in 2001 LHP Mike Oseguera Middle reliever, 12 appearances 2-1 record in 200 1 RHP Michael Bass 8-2 with 2.04 ERA as a junior from local Santana High All-WCC selection Mike Me,-C::oy will LHP Tony Perez Struckout 30 over 37.l innings in 2001 lead off and play second base.