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Kameron Loe

Granada Hills, Sr.

Pitcher

One of the most improved pitchers, he led the region with 11 complete games and finished with a 10-1 record and 1.94 ERA. He signed with Cal State Northridge.

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Jordan Olson

Crescenta Valley, Sr.

Pitcher

No one had a more feared curveball than this left-hander, who struck out 18 against Arcadia. He finished 9-3 with 148 strikeouts in 82 innings and a 0.94 ERA.

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Phllip Polanco

Notre Dame, Sr.

Pitcher

The San Francisco-bound right-hander allowed only 31 hits in 55 1/3 innings and compiled a 10-1 record and 1.14 ERA for co-Mission League champions.

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Tony Cicero

Cleveland, Sr.

Catcher

He gained attention with a powerful arm and steady bat and led Cleveland to City Division title with a .512 average. He was drafted in 15th round by Oakland.

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Matt Fisher

Chatsworth, Jr.

Infielder

One of the region’s most intense players, he made only six errors at shortstop for the City champions and batted .398 with 15 doubles and 36 RBI’s.

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Juan Guerrero

Poly, Sr.

Infielder

This second baseman made like Ryne Sandberg with his clutch hitting. He batted .462 with seven home runs and a City-leading 49 RBIs.

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Tim Hutting

Hart, Sr.

Infielder

A steady shortstop who batted a team-high .526 (50 for 95) for the Division II champions. He struck out only six times and had a .600 on-base percentage.

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John Santor

Highland, Jr.

Infielder

He slugged 15 home runs and 15 doubles, batted .554 and drove in 55 runs for the Golden League champions. He is expected to be a top prospect next year.

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Chris Testa

Palmdale, Sr.

Outfielder

A quick player with power, he hit .500 with 11 home runs and 17 stolen bases. He was drafted in the fifth round and signed with Colorado.

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Matt Thayer

Harvard-Westlake, Jr.

Outfielder

His team didn’t win a league game, but coaches were enamored with this center fielder who batted .470 with 35 stolen bases, six home runs and 35 RBIs.

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Mike Jackson

Crespi, Sr.

Utility

The Mission League player of the year excelled as a pitcher (10-3, 1.90 ERA) and first baseman. He batted .439 with 27 RBIs and signed with Gonzaga.

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Bud Murray

Hart

Coach of the year

What a going-away party for Hart’s veteran of 22 seasons. He announced his retirement, then guided the Indians to their 15th Foothill League title, first Southern Section championship and a 27-4 record.

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