USD Baseball 1980

ANDY ASARO - 22

Sophomore - First Base Major: Undeclared Hometown:

San Diego, Ca.

This second year player returns after having an in­ credible freshman season, in which he was named USD's Rookie of the Year and the Outstanding Hitter. Andy was second on the team in batting with a .3^5 average, and in RBI's with 43- He shared the home run crown withsix, and shattered the single season recordfor doubles with 15. He also played tremendous defense at first base,leading

the Toreros with a .982fielding percentage. To further utilize hisdefensive talents, Coach Cunningham may use Andy asa catcher this season, but more than likely he'll be back at first base. Either way he is indispensible to theTorero attack. Andy came to USD from University High School where he was an All-CIF shortstop, and the Western League MVP in his senior year. He hit .411 while leading his team to the CIF championship.

AVG. PO A E PCT. .365 3^.334 7 .989

G AB R H 2B 3B HR SO BB SH SB OS RBI •79-49 159 25 55 15 0 5 T? II 8 I 0 4J

MIKE ALBERICO - 8

Junior Major: Hometown:

Outfield Biology Carlsbad, Ca.

Mike is a junior college transferfrom Palomar College, where he played baseball and football. Last season he hit .285, while in football he was named All- Conference honorable mention. He prepped at Carlsbad High School where he hit .285 hissenior year and was named All-League. Mike is an outstanding student, in his senior year was awarded his High School's Faculty Scholarship, and was aCSF scholarship member. Mike adds depth to the outfield and the left hand hitting corps. He is a solid all-around player with excellent speed and will be utilized in a variety of situations this season.

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