Wichita State University Shockers 1989 NCAA National Champion
In honor of the 1989 Shocker Baseball Team, remembered for its determination and never-say-die attitude. Its gritty character was never more evident than during post-season tournament competition when it overcame injuries to key players and won six elimination contests with a makeshift lineup to become the first Wichita State University team to win an NCAA championship.
NCAA West II Regional
(Fresno, CA)
WSU 4 • Portland 0
WSU 12 • Pepperdine 1
Michigan 14 • WSU 5
WSU 6 • Fresno St. 4
WSU 3 • Michigan 2
WSU 9 • Michigan 5
College World Series
(Omaha, NE)
WSU 3 • Arkansas 1
Florida St. 4 • WSU 2
WSU 8 • Arkansas 4
WSU 7 • Florida St. 4
WSU 12 • Florida St. 9
WSU 5 • Texas 3
President: Warren Armstrong
Athletic Director: Tom Shupe
Head Coach: Gene Stephenson
Assistant Coaches: Brent Kemnitz • Loren Hibbs • Gregg Miller
Players:
Jim Audley • Jeff Bluma • Jeff Bonacquista • Greg Brummett • Brian Buzard • Pat Cedeno • Todd Dreifort • Rodney Escobar • P. J. Forbes • Charlie Giaudrone • Tyler Green • Guy Goodman • Jay Haffley • Mike Jones • Mike Lansing • Morgan LeClair • Mike McDonald • Pat Meares • Jim Newlin • Darrin Paxton • Steve Smith • Tommy Tilma • Eric Wedge • Mike Wentworth • Jeff Williams • Joey Wilson • Bryant Winslow
Accomplishments: College World Series champion;
West II Regional champion;
Missouri Valley Conference Regular-Season champion;
Hawaii Rainbow Classic champion;
National Coach of the Year: Gene Stephenson
CWS Most Valuable Player - Greg Brummett;
All-CWS Team - Jim Audley (outfield);
Greg Brummett (pitcher);
Todd Dreifort (outfield);
Pat Meares (shortshop);
Jim Newlin (pitcher);
Eric Wedge (catcher).
Marker is on Belmont, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
