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last updated 01/11/2008
 

Golden Bears in the Major Leagues

Ryan Vogelsong Pitcher (1996-98) 5th Round 1998 Draft San Francisco Giants Org. (2000-01), Pittsburgh Pirates Org. (2001-06), Hanshin Tigers {Japan} (2006-pres.) Ryan Vogelsong made his Major League debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2000, appearing in 17 games before being traded to Pittsburgh in 2001. An elbow injury cost him the 2002 season. He returned from the injury, and appeared in 101 games for the Pirates between 2003-06. In 2006, he signed with the Hanshin Tigers of the Japanese Professional Baseball League. He was inducted into KU’s Hall of Fame in 2005.

Harry Hoch Pitcher (1904-07) Played in the Major Leagues early in the 20th century. Hoch played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1908. He then appeared in 27 games for the St. Louis Browns over the 1914-15 seasons. Hoch was inducted into KU’s Hall of Fame in 2005.

Tim Bausher Pitcher (1998-2001) 27th Round 20001 Draft Seattle Mariners Org. (2001), Milwaukee Brewers Org (2003-04), Colorado Rockies Org. (2004), Boston Red Sox Org. (2005-06), Cincinnati Reds Org. (2006-2007), Kansas City Royals Org. (2007) Tim Bausher became KU’s third player on an active Major League roster in 2005, when he was called up to the Boston Red Sox for the day on April 29. In 2006, Bausher was traded to the Cincinnati Reds organization, and he spent time in 2007 in the Royals’ system.

Golden Bears Drafted or Currently with MLB Organizations (Since 1997)
Andy Bausher Pitcher (1995-97), 6th round 1997 MLB Draft Pirates (1997-2000) Padres (2000-03)	Ron Chiavacci Pitcher (1998) 44th round 1998 Draft Expos Org. (1998-04) Pirates Org. (2004-pres.), Tigers Org. (2006-07), Phillies Org. (2008
Steve Fitch Pitcher (1997-00), 34th round pick 2000 MLB Draft Indians (2000-02) Pirates (2002-03)	Matt Maradeo Pitcher (2005-06) Free Agent Cubs Org. (2006-pres.)
Mike McCardell Pitcher (2004-07), 6th round 2007 MLB Draft Twins Org. (2007-pres.)	Jason Mills Pitcher (2007), 48th round 2006 Draft Orioles Org. (2007-pres.)
John Rozich Catcher (1996-99), 18th round pick 1999 MLB Draft Dodgers (1999)	Kyle Sadlowski Pitcher (2003-05), 44th round pick 2005 Draft Cardinals (2005-pres.)
Glenn Woolard Pitcher (2000-02) 10th Round 2002 Draft Giants Org. (2002-04) Brewers Org. (2004-06)

PSAC Honors
Athlete of the Year
1996-Jim Gerner
1998-Ryan Vogelsong
1999-John Rozich
2000-Steve Fitch
2001-Tim Bausher
2002-Glenn Woolard
2006-Ryan Loper
Pitcher of the Year
2006-Mike McCardell
Rookie of the Year
1995-Andy Bausher
1996-John Rozich
2002-Paul Garber
2004-Ryan Loper
2006-Chad Lightcap
Coach of the Year
1997-Matt Royer
1999-Matt Royer
2001-Matt Royer
2002-Matt Royer
2004-Chris Blum
2006-Chris Blum
2007-Chris Blum

All-PSAC 1st Team
1979-Earl Weaver
1981-Jerry Hand
1982-Bill Sassaman
1983-Bill Sassaman, Jim Emerick, Bob Graber, Bill Pugh
1984-Bill Sassaman, Randy Remaly
1985-Mike Tarconish
1986-Fred Tomasko
1987-Jim Bergeman
1988-Todd Greenawalt
1989-Todd Greenawalt, Lee Stewart
1990-Lee Stewart, Rich Kriebel
1991-Mike Neal
1996-John Rozich, Matt Wright, Jim Gerner, Eric Clemmer*
1997-Eric Clemmer*, Andy Bausher, Ryan Vogelsong, Kevin Bonner
1998-Ryan Vogelsong, John Rozich
1999-John Rozich, Dave Steckel, Steve Fitch
2000-Steve Fitch, Stan Haraczka
2001-Tim Bausher, Danny Nelson, Glenn Woolard, Dennis Smeding
2002-Glenn Woolard, Paul Garber, Al Fitch, Dennis Smeding
2003-Joe Bosack, Al Fitch, Rob McCuen
2004-Paul Koropchak, John Yearsley
2005-Kyle Costello, Jeff Craig, Ryan Loper
2006-Ryan Loper, Mike McCardell*, Matt Maradeo
2007-Mike McCardell*, Ryan Loper, Nate Kranz, Sean Bond, Jason Mills

All-PSAC 2nd Team
1979-Scott Schlecter
1981-Dom Peluso, Jim Bannon, Scott Seiz, Chris Heyer
1995-Brad Harkins, Rob Ferry, Dan Weigle, Jim Gerner, Jim Kelly,
1996-Andy Bausher, Dan Weigle, Eric Clemmer*
1997-John Rozich, Eric Clemmer*, Steve Fitch
1999-Eric Clemmer, Pat Lancianese, Chris Spinozzi*
2000-Chris Lauwers, Dan Newton
2001-Al Fitch, Pat Lancianese, Stan Haraczka
2002-Rob McCuen
2004-Matt Keller, Rob McCuen
2005-Paul Koropchak, Clay Kuklick, Matt Keller
2006-Josh Fink, Nate Kranz, Jeff Craig
2007-Chad Lightcap, Ryan Loper

Regional Honors
ABCA
North Atlantic
Coach of the Year
2001-Matt Royer
2002-Matt Royer
2004-Chris Blum
2007-Chris Blum
Pitcher of the Year
1998-Ryan Vogelsong
2002-Glenn Woolard
2005-Matt Keller
2007-Mike Mccardell
Golden Glove
2007-Mike McCardell
1st Team
1998-Ryan Vogelsong
1999-John Rozich
2001-Tim Bausher, Dennis Smeding
2002-Glenn Woolard
2003-Joe Bosack
2005-Matt Keller, Kyle Costello
2006-Ryan Loper, Matt Maradeo
2007-Mike Mccardell, Sean Bond
Second Team
1989-Lee Stewart
1999-Dave Steckel, Steve Fitch
2000-Steve Fitch, Stan Haraczka
2001-Glenn Woolard
2002-Dennis Smeding
2006-Mike McCardell
2007-Nate Kranz, Chad Lightcap, Ryan Loper, Jason Mills
Daktronics
Pitcher of the Year
2007-Jason Mills
1st Team
2007-Jason Mills, Mike McCardell
2nd Team
2007-Sean Bond, Ryan Loper
NCBWA
1st Team
2005-Matt Keller, Kyle Costello
2006-Ryan Loper, Mike McCardell
2007-Mike McCardell
2nd Team
2006-Matt Maradeo
2007-Jason Mills, Sean Bond, Ryan Loper
South Atlantic 3rd Team
1983-Bill Sassaman

National Honors
ABCA
Div. II Player of the Year
2002-Glenn Woolard
Div. II Pitcher of the Year
2002-Glenn Woolard
All-America 1st Team
2002-Glenn Woolard
All-America 2nd Team
1998-Ryan Vogelsong
2007-Mike McCardell
All-America 3rd Team
2001-Tim Bausher
2005-Matt Keller
Daktronics
All-America  2nd Team
2007-Jason Mills
All-America 3rd Team
2007-Mike Mccardell