Aurand Signs to Play Baseball at USC

By GARY KLEIN

Aug. 4, 1988 12 AM PT

Former Moorpark College and Simi Valley High outfielder Corey Aurand signed a letter of intent Wednesday night to play baseball at USC.

Aurand (5-11, 170 pounds) was All-Western State Conference last season at Moorpark, batting .375 with eight home runs. He is batting .365 with 6 home runs and 26 stolen bases this summer for the San Fernando Valley Dodgers.

“We like his versatility,” USC assistant Coach Bill Hughes said. “He has good experience coming in as a junior. His leadership and experience is something we’re looking for.”

Aurand, 20, said he chose USC over Nevada Las Vegas.

“In my mind, I expect to start somewhere in the outfield,” he said.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

Aurand Signs to Play Baseball at USC

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