1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team

David Bourne (KENNEDY)

Quit football to concentrate on baseball and it paid off in berth on the All-City team. Good combination of speed, size and power, should only improve as he matures. Also the team’s smartest baserunner.

Dan Cey (EL CAMINO REAL)

A two-time All-Valley and All-City selection led the Conquistadores to the City 4-A Division title with two hits and three runs in the championship game. Cey was named the West Valley League co-MVP.

Nate Dishington (HOOVER)

Dishington was the region’s breakthrough player of 1993. The burly senior, a relative unknown entering the year, was drafted in the second round. Also earned a college scholarship for football.

Andy Dominique (ALEMANY)

Three-year standout was right at home in cozy Alemany ballpark, and once again put up solid offensive numbers, with power to spare. Was considered the biggest threat on a team loaded with big bats.

Jorge Dorado (MONROE)

Dorado has been repeatedly rewarded as a standout pitcher-shortstop: He earned All-City honors for the third time in as many seasons. Dorado helped lead Monroe into the City 4-A semifinals.

Brad Fullmer (MONTCLAIR PREP)

Widely acknowledged as the region’s best pure hitter, Fullmer punished pitchers with power and record-setting run production. He was a second-round draft pick and has a scholarship to Stanford.

Stacy Kleiner (TAFT)

A catcher his first two seasons at Taft, Kleiner played the infield, outfield, pitcher and catcher. A two-time All-Valley and All-City selection, he led the Northwest Valley Conference in stolen bases.

Bryan LaCour (CHATSWORTH)

After missing much of last season with a broken ankle, LaCour showed he will rank among the region’s best players for 1994. Made difficult transition from third base to shortstop without a hitch.

Chris Leveque (NOTRE DAME)

Quirky left-hander is as effective as he is entertaining to watch. On a team loaded with strong pitching, Leveque emerged as the Knights’ most consistent pitcher. He struck out 93 batters in 89 2/3 innings.

Mark Lopez (CHATSWORTH)

Lopez, a two-time All-City selection, proved this season that his offense is the equal of his defense. He showed a strong arm by throwing out a runner at the plate in the City 4-A final at Dodger Stadium.

Josh Morton (CALABASAS)

Third baseman-pitcher hit safely in 28 consecutive games and led the Coyotes to the Frontier League co-championship. His clutch homer against Moorpark helped clinch a share of the title.

Rick Nadeau (KENNEDY)

The cleanup hitter on an offensively loaded club, Nadeau was selected co-MVP of the North Valley League and also made All-City. Part of Kennedy’s big three, along with Tagliaferri and Bourne.

Casey Snow (CRESPI)

Moved from shortstop to catcher and flourished. Technique behind the plate was impressive, and he had formidable batting statistics as well. Led Celts to the Southern Section Division I semifinals.

Gary Stephenson (HART)

It wouldn’t be an All-Valley team without a Hart player, and Stephenson was easily the team’s main man. He was named the Foothill League’s top pitcher after leading the league in wins and ERA.

Jeff Tagliaferri (KENNEDY)

Solid glove at first base. Exceptional left-handed bat. He joins brother Gino as second member of family to make All-City. The three-year starter was the North Valley League’s co-most valuable player.

Carlos Velazco (SYLMAR)

Valley Pac-8 Conference’s most consistent pitcher earned a spot on the All-City team. Possesses excellent control. Along with fellow All-Valley juniors Wolf and Zamudio, Velazco ranks as a talent to watch.

Will Wallace (QUARTZ HILL)

Big-game player belted three homers in as many games against rival Palmdale, including a seventh-inning blast to pull out one of three victories over the Falcons. Selected co-MVP of the Golden League.

Joel Zamudio (MONROE)

The City Section long has suffered from a lack of quality pitching, but Zamudio could change that next season. Right-hander’s fastball was clocked by one scout at 88 m.p.h. Also a productive first baseman.