USD Baseball 1980

DON SLATER - 19

Senior Majors Hometown:

Center Field Accounting Chula Vista, Ca.

Don was USD's Most Valuable Player in 1979- He had a truly outstanding season leading the Toreros with a .378 average, 26 stolen bases, 74 hits, and a school record 196 at-bats. He also added 40 RBI's and 4-5 runs scored. He set a school record by striking out only seven times, or 3.4?S of the time. Don is an excellent defensive player. Great speed and quickness give him an advantage not only on the basepaths but also in the outfield. Hustle, and

Big Stick Awards. To top it off he was named first team All-Conference for his performance in the SCBA. He is one of the Team leaders both on paper and on the field. He's a hustling player with an exceptional attitude that keeps the team going. This year Coach Cunningham will rely heavily upon Don's leadership and playing abilities. Don came to USD in 1979 from Southwestern College where he was All-Conference in both football and baseball. At Bonita Vista High School he was All-CIF in both sports.

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ERIC GAYLORD

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URSS

Sophomore Major: Hometown:

Pitcher Biology Westminister, Ca.

Eric comes to USD from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. Although used sparingly there last season, he show­ ed much potential in the winter program. He's a strong righthander with a good fastball, keeping his pitches down. Eric will get his shot at the starting rotation but Coach Cuningham plans to use him more in a relief role. Eric prepped at Westminster High School. His senior year he was 4-2 with a 1.60 ERA and a .360 bating average. He was his team's MVP and made All-League honors that year.

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