USD Baseball 1980

DAN KOSIC

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Junior Major:

- Third Base

Business Administration

Hometown:

San Diego, Ca.

In his third year at USD, Dan will finally be get­ ting first shot at the third base starting job. He spent his first two seasons as back-up to one of the best the |Toreros have hadat third, Jaime Paredes. He is an aggres­ sive fielder, and his defense has steadily improved each season. This power hitter has played first, third, and short for USD. Dan Got off to a good start his freshman

year hitting .294 in thirteen games, with two home runs and eight RBI's. He was soon out for the season, however, with a knee injury. Coming back from an oper­ ation, he had an off year in 1979» but he expects to bounce back strongly this season. Dan prepped at Patrick Henry High School, where he was a shortstop. In his senior year he hit .290 and led his team in RBI's and doubles.

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JOHN MULLEN - 7

Freshman Major: Hometown:

- Infield

Business Administration

Sa Mesa, Ca.

John begins his first Torero season, having red- shirted last year. He will be battling Kosic for third base. He is a versatile defesive player who can also handle short and second. In fact, if he doesn't start at third, he'll probably see some action also at second as well as being the number two shortstop. John is a line drive hitter. He is an excellent all-around athlete with good speed, and a super attitude. He is from Valhal­ la High School in El Cajon where he played varsity base­ ball, basketball, and football. His senior year he was MVP in all three sports, while being named All-League in baseball and football. He hit .315 his last season, and was Valhalla's Athlete of the Year.

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