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- Adley Rutschman
- Catcher, Oregon State
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- 2019
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- Adley Rutschman
- Catcher, Oregon State
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- Bats/Throws: S/R | Avg: .419 | H: 75 | R: 56 | HR: 17 | RBI: 57
- Adley Rutschman set the College World Series record with 17 hits as the Beavers won the national championship in 2018. And to think, he was just getting started. Rutschman used his MVP honor in Omaha as a springboard for the 2019 season, in which he has established himself as arguably the top player in the country and has come to be regarded as one of the top MLB First-Year Player Draft choices come early June. He's a consistent threat for the Beavers from both sides of the plate, ranking in the top 10 in just about every major offensive category in the Pac-12 and key categories nationally. Fans and opponents have raved about his offensive capabilities, but he's also garnered national recognition for his skills behind the plate, where he's helped manage one of the top pitching staffs in the country.
- Andrew Vaughn
- Infielder, California
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- 2018
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- Andrew Vaughn
- Infielder, California
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .414 | H: 79 | R: 57 | HR: 23 | RBI: 60
- California sophomore first baseman Andrew Vaughn has enjoyed an incredible 2018 campaign as he followed up a freshman season in which he was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. Ranked at or near the top of the national home run list throughout the entire season, Vaughn entered the final week of the regular season tied for the Cal single-season home run record with All-American and major leaguer Xavier Nady. A contender for the Pac-12 triple crown all year, Vaughn entered the final series of the regular season as the conference's leader in batting average, slugging percentage and on-base percentage.
- Brendan McKay
- Pitcher / First Base, Louisville
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- 2017
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- Brendan McKay
- Pitcher / First Base, Louisville
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- Bats/Throws: L/L | Avg: .361 | H: 66 | R: 50 | HR: 15 | RBI: 47
- University of Louisville junior two-way standout Brendan McKay was named the 2017 ACC Player of the Year while also earning All-ACC First Team honors as both a starting pitcher and utility player/designated hitter. Offensively, McKay hit .361 with 15 home runs, 47 RBIs and a .683 slugging percentage in 53 starts as a hitter. A native of Darlington, Pennsylvania, McKay was equally effective on the mound, leading the ACC and ranking ninth in the NCAA in strikeouts with 116 while also accumulating an 8-3 record with a 2.22 ERA in 13 starts as the Friday-night ace for the Cardinals.
- Kyle Lewis
- Outfielder, Mercer
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- 2016
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- Kyle Lewis
- Outfielder, Mercer
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .411 | H: 85 | R: 64 | HR: 17 | RBI: 64
- Projected to be one of the top selections in the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft, Kyle Lewis has been a consistent performer at the plate for the Mercer Bears. The outfielder is batting .411 and totaled 64 runs and 64 RBIs during the regular season. The junior leads the Bears in hits (85), home runs (17), walks (61), slugging percentage (.729) and on-base percentage (.545). Lewis was recently named Southern Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
- Andrew Benintendi
- Outfielder, Arkansas
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- 2015
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- 2015
- Andrew Benintendi
- Outfielder, Arkansas
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- Bats/Throws: L/L | Avg: .415 | H: 78 | R: 53 | HR: 17 | RBI: 51
- Named the 2015 SEC Player of the Year, Andrew Benintendi logged 17 home runs, leading him to one of the highest slugging percentages among the semifinalists (.771). He led the Razorbacks in batting average (.415) as of May 18 and his speed on the bases proved beneficial for Arkansas as went 21 for 25 in stolen base attempts.
- A.J. Reed
- Infielder / Pitcher, Kentucky
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- 2014
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- A.J. Reed
- Infielder / Pitcher, Kentucky
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- As of May 23, A.J. Reed had racked up a Southeastern Conference-best 23 home runs and 70 RBIs, good for first and fourth in the country, respectively. His .356 batting average tied for highest in the SEC, and he led the nation in slugging percentage (.761). As a two-way player, he also had the best record in the SEC at 10-2 and recorded 66 strikeouts in 98 innings through 14 starts.
- Kris Bryant
- Infielder, San Diego
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- 2013
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- Kris Bryant
- Infielder, San Diego
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .336 | H: 71 | R: 78 | HR: 31 | RBI: 62
- Kris Bryant led the nation in home runs this season with 30, which tied the NCAA single-season record in the BBCOR era. Bryant set the San Diego career record for home runs with 53. In 2013, Bryant was named West Coast Conference Player of the Year and twice took home National Player of the Week honors.
- Mike Zunino
- Catcher, Florida
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- 2012
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- Mike Zunino
- Catcher, Florida
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .316 | H: 73 | R: 50 | HR: 18 | RBI: 60
- In 2012, Mike Zunino led the Florida offense with a .324 batting average and set a school single-season record with 24 doubles. Entering the SEC tournament, Zunino leads the conference in home runs (15), doubles, total bases (136) and slugging percentage (.657). For the second straight year, Zunino is a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award. In the regular season, he had a .993 fielding percentage and threw out 16 baserunners, good for third in the SEC. Zunino was selected third overall by the Seattle Mariners in the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
- Trevor Bauer
- Pitcher, UCLA
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- 2011
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- Trevor Bauer
- Pitcher, UCLA
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | IP: 136.2 | W-L: 12-2 | ERA: 1.27 | BB: 36 | SO: 203
- Trevor Bauer, Collegiate Baseball's National Player of the Year, had a record breaking season in 2011. The Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year set the conference single-season record for strikeouts with 203, eclipsing the previous record (202) set by 2001 GSA winner Mark Prior (Southern California). Bauer went 13-2 for the Bruins, throwing 10 complete games (tied for first in UCLA single-season record history) over 136.2 innings pitched (seventh most in UCLA single-season records history). Bauer is the first GSA finalist from UCLA since Troy Glaus in 1997.
- Bryce Harper
- Catcher / Outfielder / Infielder, Southern Nevada
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- 2010
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- Bryce Harper
- Catcher / Outfielder / Infielder, Southern Nevada
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .443 | H: 101 | R: 98 | HR: 31 | RBI: 98
- The No. 1 overall selection by the Washington Nationals in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, Bryce Harper exceeded all expectations during his freshman season at Southern Nevada, belting 31 home runs (CSN single-season record), with 98 RBIs and a .443 average. The Las Vegas native was named 2010 SWAC Player of the Year and First Team SWAC All-Conference. Harper joins Alex Fernandez (Miami Dade CC [JUCO], 1990), Michael Tucker (Longwood [Division II], 1992) and Alex Rodriguez (Westminster Christian High School [Fla.], 1993) as the only non-Division I players selected as GSA finalists in the last 20 years. To date, Fernandez remains the only junior college and non-Division I player to ever win the award.
- Stephen Strasburg
- Pitcher, San Diego State
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- 2009
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- Stephen Strasburg
- Pitcher, San Diego State
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | IP: 94.1 | W-L: 12-0 | ERA: 1.34 | BB: 18 | SO: 174
- The consensus top talent available in this year's draft, Stephen Strasburg has been nothing short of dominant for the Aztecs this season. Stephen put himself on the map with a stellar freshman year at San Diego State as the team's closer before being named the New England Collegiate Baseball League's top prospect in summer ball by Baseball America. Moved to the rotation for his sophomore season, Strasburg again turned heads with brilliant performances, such as a 23-strikeout game against Utah. As a junior, he pitched a no-hitter on May 8th against Air Force, a game in which he struck out 17. Flashing a 100 mph fastball and a plus-plus slider, Strasburg hasn't looked back. The 2009 Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Year has a bright future ahead of him.
- Buster Posey
- Catcher, Florida State
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- 2008
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- Buster Posey
- Catcher, Florida State
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .463 | H: 119 | R: 89 | HR: 26 | RBI: 93
- All-American Buster Posey has been recognized as the 2008 college baseball player of the year by several groups, including Baseball America and the Brooks Wallace Award Selection Committee. Posey was among the top 10 in seven NCAA individual statistical categories in 2008 with a .463 batting average, 89 runs and 93 RBIs. He collected 119 hits in 257 official trips to the plate, had a .879 slugging percentage, a .566 on-base percentage, and just eight errors in 68 games and 483 chances for a .983 fielding percentage. Posey batted an ACC-leading .479 in 30 ACC games and was the fourth ACC standout to win the conference's hallowed triple crown -- leading the league in average, home runs and RBIs.
- David Price
- Pitcher, Vanderbilt
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- 2007
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- David Price
- Pitcher, Vanderbilt
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- Bats/Throws: L/L | IP: 133.1 | W-L: 11-1 | ERA: 2.63 | BB: 31 | SO: 194
- A unanimous selection to the 2007 All-America team, Price's 194 strikeouts shattered his school single-season record of 155 set the year before. It is also the second most in a single season in SEC history behind Ben McDonald's 202 in 1989. Price's 11 wins marked a career high, and the number stands as the second most in school history. His strikeout total led the nation while Price's K/9 ranked second (12.8). Price was selected first overall in the 2007 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
- Tim Lincecum
- Pitcher, Washington
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- 2006
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- Tim Lincecum
- Pitcher, Washington
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- Bats/Throws: L/R | IP: 125.1 | W-L: 12-4 | ERA: 1.94 | BB: 63 | SO: 199
- Tim Lincecum was named the Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year for the second time after 2006 the season. He was named a Collegiate Baseball first-team All-American and became the first Husky ever taken in the first round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft when he was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 10th pick. Lincecum finished his collegiate career with Husky single-season records for wins (12), strikeouts (199) and career records for wins (30), starts (51), innings (342.0), walks (216), and strikeouts (491). He also owns the Pac-10 record for career strikeouts (491) and finished the 2006 season only three short of a single-season record (202).
- Alex Gordon
- Third Baseman, Nebraska
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- 2005
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- Alex Gordon
- Third Baseman, Nebraska
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- Bats/Throws: L/R | Avg: .372 | H: 94 | R: 79 | HR: 19 | RBI: 66
- Alex Gordon was named a consensus first-team All-American for the second straight year in 2005, and he swept all the major national awards after leading Nebraska to the College World Series. In winning his second Big 12 Player of the Year Award, Gordon hit .372 with 19 homers, 66 RBIs and 23 stolen bases his junior year. The Kansas City Royals selected him second overall in the 2005 MLB First-Year Player Draft, making him the highest selected Husker in 10 years.
- Jered Weaver
- Pitcher, Long Beach State
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- 2004
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- Jered Weaver
- Pitcher, Long Beach State
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | IP: 144 | W-L: 15-1 | ERA: 1.63 | BB: 21 | SO: 213
- Jered Weaver was a dominant pitcher for his whole career at Long Beach State, particularly dominating the Big West Conference his last two years. He was a two-time first-team All-American and co-Big West Pitcher of the Year. He also swept the national awards in 2004, thanks to a remarkable season in which he led the nation with 15 wins and 213 strikeouts and was second with a 1.62 ERA. He left the Dirtbags as the career leader in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched and was drafted 12th overall by the Anaheim Angels.
- Rickie Weeks
- Second Baseman, Southern
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- 2003
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- Rickie Weeks
- Second Baseman, Southern
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .479 | H: 66 | R: 83 | HR: 16 | RBI: 78
- Rickie Weeks tore up the Southern U. record books during his three years in Baton Rouge, setting single-season marks in several different offensive categories. He led the country in hitting in his sophomore and junior seasons, earning All-America honors both times and back-to-back SWAC Player of the Year Awards. His .465 career average is the best in NCAA Division I history. Weeks swept the major college baseball awards after the 2003 season, leading him to be selected second overall by the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Khalil Greene
- Shortstop, Clemson
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- 2002
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- Khalil Greene
- Shortstop, Clemson
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .470 | H: 134 | R: 93 | HR: 27 | RBI: 91
- After being drafted in the 14th round of the 2001 First-Year Player Draft, Khalil Greene decided to go back to college and completed a remarkable four-year career at Clemson by leading the nation in hits (134), runs (93), doubles (33) and total bases (250) in 2002. His 95 career doubles are the most ever in NCAA Division I history, and his 403 hits leave him second all-time. He hit .470 as a senior with 27 home runs and 91 RBIs en route to sweeping the major awards before being drafted 13th overall by the San Diego Padres.
- Mark Prior
- Pitcher, Southern California
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- 2001
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- Mark Prior
- Pitcher, Southern California
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | IP: 138.2 | W-L: 15-1 | ERA: 1.69 | BB: 18 | SO: 202
- Mark Prior completed one of the best college baseball seasons ever for a pitcher in 2001. He won seven national player of the year awards after a campaign in which he led USC to the College World Series. He went 15-1 with a 1.69 ERA and an NCAA-best 202 strikeouts in 138 2/3 innings pitched. With just 18 free passes, he had a remarkable 11.22:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. All of that led the Chicago Cubs to select the tall right-hander with the second overall pick in the 2001 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
- Kip Bouknight
- Pitcher, South Carolina
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- 2000
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- Kip Bouknight
- Pitcher, South Carolina
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | IP: 144 | W-L: 17-1 | ERA: 2.81 | BB: 34 | SO: 143
- The Columbia, S.C., native played for his hometown Gamecocks and was a dominant right-handed pitcher for four years. Bouknight set school records in innings pitched (482), strikeouts (457), victories (45) and starts (57). He won the Golden Spikes Award as a junior after posting a 2.81 ERA and leading the nation with 17 wins.
- Jason Jennings
- Pitcher, Baylor
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- 1999
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- Jason Jennings
- Pitcher, Baylor
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- Bats/Throws: L/R | IP: 146.2 | W-L: 13-2 | ERA: 2.58 | BB: 50 | SO: 172
- Jason Jennings had an incredible two-way career at Baylor, and he capped it off with an award-winning junior campaign in 1999. On the hill, he tied a school record with 13 wins and set a new mark for strikeouts with 172. Meanwhile, in the batter's box, he hit .382 with 17 home runs (fourth-most ever at the time) and 68 RBIs (third-most). All those numbers earned him his second straight Big 12 Player of the Year Award. He's the Baylor career strikeout leader (377), while also having the highest career slugging percentage (.615), and the Colorado Rockies selected him as a pitcher with the 16th overall pick in the 1999 Draft. He went on to win Rookie of the Year in 2002.
- Pat Burrell
- Third Baseman, Miami
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- 1998
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- Pat Burrell
- Third Baseman, Miami
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- Bats/Throws: R/R | Avg: .432 | H: 51 | R: 44 | HR: 17 | RBI: 47
- Miami had a dominant force at third base for three seasons, but it was Pat Burrell's junior season in 1998 that may have been his poorest. Injuries derailed part of his season, but Burrell still capped his college career with with a .442 batting average and an .888 slugging percentage, which both rank among the top 10 in college baseball history. Burrell was also named the 1996 College World Series Most Valuable Player. He was the first overall pick in the 1998 MLB First-Year Player Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies and has been a regular for them since 2000. Burrell is perhaps the best active player never to make an All-Star team, this despite consistently compiling 30-home run seasons and high on-base percentages.
- J.D. Drew
- Outfielder, Florida State
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- 1997
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- J.D. Drew
- Outfielder, Florida State
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- Bats/Throws: L/L | Avg: .455 | H: 106 | R: 110 | HR: 31 | RBI: 100
- J.D. Drew had an astounding 1997 at Florida State. He hit .455 and is one of only three college players to have 100 hits, 100 RBIs and 100 runs scored in a season. Drew was also the first player in college baseball history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a single season. He swept all of the major collegiate awards before the Phillies made him the No. 2 pick in that summer's MLB First-Year Player Draft. Controversy has followed Drew since he left Tallahassee, though, starting with his unwillingness to sign with the Phillies before he eventually signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Still, there has been no denying the right fielder's talent. He is one of the most patient hitters in baseball and is also a graceful fielder. Drew finally made his first All-Star team in 2008 where he was named the MVP in the American League's 4-3, extra-inning win.
- Travis Lee
- First Baseman, San Diego State
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- 1996
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- Travis Lee
- First Baseman, San Diego State
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- Bats/Throws: L/L | Avg: .355 | H: 78 | R: 57 | HR: 14 | RBI: 60
- The long-tall Travis Lee seemed like the second coming of Will Clark when he burst on the scene at San Diego State. He won the Golden Spikes Award after hitting .355 for the Aztecs in 1996. Later that summer, he hit .382 for the U.S. Olympic Team in Atlanta. Lee was the second overall pick by the Minnesota Twins but signed his first contract for a record $10 million bonus with the Arizona Diamondbacks after the Twins did not offer Lee a contract within 15 days of the June 4 draft, making Lee a free agent. He finished third in Rookie of the Year voting after hitting 22 home runs in 1998 for the expansion D-Backs, but was unable to build on that early success in a career that ended in 2006.
- Mark Kotsay
- Outfielder, Cal State Fullerton
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- 1995
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- Mark Kotsay
- Outfielder, Cal State Fullerton
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- Bats/Throws: L/L | Avg: .422 | H: 111 | R: 85 | HR: 21 | RBI: 90
- Mark Kotsay was a member of the NCAA Champion Titans in the year he won the Golden Spikes Award. He was a closer as well as center fielder for Cal State-Fullerton and recorded the final five outs to clinch the championship. <i>Baseball America</i> selected Kotsay as its Player of the Decade for the 1990s. He was a .404 career hitter at Fullerton and was named College World Series Most Outstanding Player in 1995. The Marlins made Kotsay the ninth overall pick in the 1996 MLB Draft, and Kotsay has had a successful career -- marked by strong defense in center field -- for four different teams.