Jan. 13, 2011

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - With the start of college baseball season just a little over five weeks away, the University of San Diego is pleased to announce the first-ever All-Decade team for Torero Baseball. Over the past three months USD Baseball fans have had a chance to submit their choices for the All-Decade teams by sending in their forms that were available on USDToreros.com the past three months. This 1980's team was voted on by fans of Torero baseball and we will be releasing the other All-Decade teams for the 1990's later on Friday, and the 2000 All-Decade team will be announced on Monday January 17th. All of the All-Decade teams will be recognized at the "For the Love of the Game" dinner on February 12. We want to thank all of you that took the time to send us your picks for each of the Torero All-Decade teams.

1980's All-Decade Team
Infielders:
Sean Baron (1985-88)
Chris Bwy (1986-89)
Andy Roberts (1986-89)
Robbie Rogers (1984-87)
Paul Van Stone (1982-85)

Outfielders
Andre Jacas (1981-84)
David Jacas (1983-86)
David Rolls (1985-88)
Mark Trafton (1985-88)

Catchers
Steve Sciacca (1982-83)
Bill Pinkham (1981)

Pitchers
Russ Applegate (1983-84)
Glenn Godwin (1981-82)
Greg McSparran (1979-80)
Louis Skertich (1987-90)
Tom Sizer (1985-86)

Other Toreros to receive votes:
Andy Asaro (1979-82), Tony Battilega (1986-89), Greg Betrand (1984-85), Burt Brainard (1978-81), Al Brehn (1980-82), James Ferguson (1988-91), Pat Fitzsimmons (1987-90), Eric Gaylord (1981-82), Chuck Grahm (1986-89), Jeff Grotewold (1985), Mark Hawblitzel (1983-85), Jamie McDonald (1979-81), John Mullen (1980-83), Dan Newman ( 1986-87), Doug Paul (1979-82), Tom Tereschuk (1981-82), Bruce Tomlinson (1980-83), Jim Westlund (1986-89), Scott Williams (1981-82)