Garrido Returns as CS Fullerton Coach

Augie Garrido, who coached Cal State Fullerton to national baseball championships in 1979 and 1984 before going to Illinois in 1987, was named the Titans’ coach Tuesday, replacing Larry Cochell, who resigned July 3 to accept the University of Oklahoma job.

Garrido, 51, signed a three-year contract that, according to Assistant Athletic Director Steve DiTolla, will pay a base salary of $66,984 a year. He will also receive an annual $10,000 salary supplement and revenue from summer baseball camps that Garrido predicted to be in the $10,000 to $15,000 range.

Garrido also will assume the newly created position of assistant athletic director for community relations, a role that will involve public relations and fund-raising for the entire athletic department.

Garrido had a 667-292-6 record in 15 seasons as Titan coach (1973-87).