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San Jac Baseball: A History of Excellence
The San Jacinto College Gator baseball program, the nation's winningest junior college program, owns a rich winning tradition with a JUCO record five NJCAA national championships, six NJCAA runner-up national titles, and three NJCAA semi-finalist finishes.
Known nationally for its ability to develop players, San Jac annually places players on high profile four-year college rosters such as Rice University, Louisiana State University, the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and the University of Houston. Moreover, San Jac is also known for its ability to develop players who play professionally.
Alumni of San Jac baseball include seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, Cy Young Award runner-up Andy Pettitte, Tampa Bay Devil Rays General Manager Chuck LaMar, and numerous other Major League Baseball players including: Mike Gonzalez, Jesse Crain, Ryan Jorgensen, Rich Robertson, Chance Sanford, Blaine Beatty, and Jessie Hollins.
San Jac is also known for having a passionate, loyal fan-base. The most notable fan is probably baseball legend and San Jac alumnus Roger Clemens.
"Roger has always been very supportive of our program," San Jacinto College North head coach Tom Arrington. "Now that he is closer to home, he has offered to do anything he can to help out. (He) is one of the greats of the game. We are fortunate to have him on our side."
JUCO WORLD SERIES FINISHES
1985 NJCAA National Champions
1986 NJCAA National Champions
1987 NJCAA National Champions
1989 NJCAA National Champions
1990 NJCAA National Champions
1984 NJCAA Runner-up National Champions
1988 NJCAA Runner-up National Champions
1998 NJCAA Runner-up National Champions
1999 NJCAA Runner-up National Champions
2003 NJCAA Runner-up National Champions
2004 NJCAA Runner-up National Champions
1997 NJCAA Semi-finalist
2000 NJCAA Semi-finalist
2002 NJCAA Semi-finalist
ALL-AMERICANS
Clint Goocher P 2002, 2003
Mike Pankratz OF 2003
Nick Stavinoha C 2003, 2002; 2003 NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year
Brett Cooley INF 2001
Kevin Theiss INF 2000
Damon Thames INF 1997
Joel Gilmore P 1990
David Evans P 1989; 1989 NJCAA Player of the Year
Oscar Rivas P 1988
Thayer Swain INF 1988
Mark Smith P 1987
Steve Camarda P 1986
Steve Bowden P 1985
Joe Mikulik OF 1984
Dody Rather P 1984
Kyle Todd INF 1983
Bud Ray OF 1982
Alan Brown C 1981
Tim England P 1981
Ron Driver(SJC Central) P 1977
Wayne Cato(SJC Central) OF 1973
Rick Burly (SJC Central) INF 1971, 1972
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