THE TIMES 1994 ALL-COUNTY BASEBALL TEAM

Name: SETH ETHERTON

School/Year: Dana Hills, Sr.

Position: Pitcher

One of the top high school pitchers in the nation. He was 17-3 in two years. He finished second in the county in strikeouts this season. He had 15 strikeouts in a 3-0 victory over Mater Dei. A two-time all-county selection. He struck out 102 batters as a junior. He has signed with USC.

1994 pitching record:

IP: 73

W-L: 9-1

SO: 99

BB: 19

ERA: 1.15

Name: RYAN GOLISANO

School/Year: Fullerton, Sr.

Position: Pitcher

Led the Indians to the Freeway League title. Closed out regular season with back-to-back three-hit shutouts. His fastball has been clocked in the upper 80 m.p.h. and he posses a wicked breaking ball. He had a season-high 12 strikeouts in six innings against Sunny Hills.

1994 pitching record:

IP: 69 1/3

W-L: 11-1

SO: 76

BB: 42

ERA: 1.21

Name: ADAM HARRIS

School/Year: Mater Dei, Sr.

Position: Pitcher

Matured into an outstanding pitcher this season. He threw a no-hitter against San Clemente and also had two one-hitters. A big reason why the Monarchs were South Coast League champions. Allowed only 20 hits in 58 innings pitched. Had lowest ERA in the county.

1994 pitching record:

IP: 58

W-L: 8-1

SO: 57

BB: 21

ERA: 0.60

Name: JIM LIVERNOIS

School/Year: La Quinta, Sr.

Position: Pitcher

Led the Aztecs to the Garden Grove League title for the second consecutive season. Had 35 career victories heading into the playoffs. Won his last six regular-season games. Was The Times’ county player of the year in 1993. Also hit .355 with three home runs and 22 runs batted in.

1994 pitching record:

IP: 73 1/3

W-L: 11-3

SO: 78

BB: 43

ERA: 1.72

Name: BRIAN LOGAN

School/Year: Troy, Sr.

Position: Catcher

A three-year starter and a multitalented player. Besides his hitting abilities, he has one of the strongest arms in the county. Only catcher to throw out Buena Park’s Espinosa Francisco, who had 28 stolen bases. In football, he was a two-time All-Freeway League selection as a quarterback.

1994 batting record:

AB: 78

H: 38

HR: 3

RBI: 27

BA: .487

Name: RYAN FULLERTON

School/Year: El Toro, Sr.

Position: First Baseman

A three-year starter and a big reason why the Chargers qualified for the Southern Section Division I playoffs. In the final week, he drove in the run in a 1-0 victory over Mater Dei, then had three hits and a RBI in a 3-1 victory over the Monarchs to get El Toro into the playoffs.

1994 batting record

AB: 83

H: 42

HR: 3

RBI: 21

BA: .506

Name: DEREK BAKER

School/Year: Tustin, Sr.

Position: Infielder

A three-year starter who is consider one of the top high school prospects in the nation. A two-time all-county selection. He had a school-record 39 runs batted in as a junior in leading the Tillers to the Division III title. He played in the Olympic Festival last summer. He has signed with USC.

1994 batting record

AB: 63

H: 25

HR: 3

RBI: 19

BA: .397

Name: BRETT NISTA

School/Year: Laguna Hills, Sr.

Position: Infielder

A four-year starer and two-time all-county selection. He set county career records with 155 hits and 128 runs scored. He had 11 home runs to lead the county as a junior. His 23 career home runs are second most in county history. He played in the Olympic Festival and has signed with UCLA.

1994 batting record

AB: 80

H: 39

HR: 6

RBI: 29

BA: .488

Name: BRAD TICEHURST

School/Year: Mater Dei, Jr.

Position: Infielder

A solid fielder and a powerful hitter. He hit four home runs in four games at one point this season. He had five runs batted in against San Clemente. He also is a good base runner. He stole 13 bases, including three in a game against Irvine. He had five hits in that game.

1994 batting record

AB: 73

H: 32

HR: 6

RBI: 20

BA: .438

Name: ERIC VALENT

School/Year: Canyon, Jr.

Position: Outfielder

A two-year starter. A dangerous hitter who led a potent lineup in runs batted in. He had six RBIs in a game against Foothill with a double, triple and home run. He had seven doubles, five triples and eight stolen bases during the regular season. He is also a talented soccer player.

1994 batting record

AB: 84

H: 35

HR: 5

RBI: 33

BA: .417

Name: CASEY WILSON

School/Year: Canyon, Sr.

Position: Outfielder

A two-year starter and another powerful bat in the Comanche order. He led the team in doubles and shared the team lead in home runs during the regular season. He had four hits and three runs scored in a victory over Perris in the first-round of the Southern Section Division II playoffs.

1994 batting record

AB: 87

H: 35

HR: 5

RBI: 21

BA: .402

Name: GEOFF WILSON

School/Year: Fountain Valley, Sr.

Position: Outfielder

A three-year starter who helped the Barons win the Sunset League title for the second consecutive season. He has hit two grand slams this season and has three in his career. An all-league selection last season. A solid defensive player, who has played all three outfield positions.

1994 batting record

AB: 78

H: 36

HR: 1

RBI: 20

BA: .462

Name: MIKE BRAMBILLA

School/Year: Brea-Olinda, Sr.

Position: Designated Hitter

Started off hot, hitting .519 with four home runs and 17 runs batted in the first two weeks. He was among the county leaders in home runs and RBIs. He hit for the cycle against Valencia with four RBIs. Had six home runs as a junior. He has signed with Cal State Fullerton.

1994 batting record

AB: 87

H: 36

HR: 7

RBI: 35

BA: .414

Name: JARET WRIGHT

School/Year: Katella, Sr.

Position: Utility

Considered one of the top high school pitchers in the nation. His fastball has been clocked as fast as 94 m.p.h. He was 7-2 with a 2.99 earned-run average and led the county with 100 strikeouts. Right-hander threw a no-hitter against Laguna Hills. Hits for power and average.

1994 batting record

AB: 78

H: 37

HR: 7

RBI: 31

BA: .474

The Second Team

Name: Don Jamieson

School/Year: El Dorado, Jr.

Position: Pitcher

Comment: Had an 11-0 record in leading the Golden Hawks to the Empire League title.

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Name: Ryan Kelley

School/Year: Trabuco Hills, Jr.

Position: Pitcher

Comment: Went 10-2 with a 1.20 earned-run average, as the Mustangs won the Pacific Coast League.

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Name: Pete Zamora

School/Year: Capistrano Valley, Sr.

Position: Pitcher

Comment: Came back from elbow injury to go 6-2 with 51 strikeouts in 45 2/3 innings.

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Name: Tony Zuniga

School/Year: Saddleback, Sr.

Position: Pitcher

Comment: Went 7-3 with 1.26 ERA with 75 strikeouts. Also hit .489 with four home runs.

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Name: Matt Treanor

School/Year: Mater Dei, Sr.

Position: Catcher

Comment: A solid defensive player. Hit .364 with three home runs and 22 runs batted in.

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Name: Joe Jones

School/Year: Calvary Chapel, Jr.

Position: First baseman

Comment: Second in the county with .526 average and was co-leader with 36 RBIs.

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Name: Miles Hughey

School/Year: Ocean View, Sr.

Position: Infielder

Comment: Hit .400 with two home runs, 15 RBIs and 22 runs scored. Also had 11 stolen bases.

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Name: Jeff Pickler

School/Year: Foothill, Sr.

Position: Infielder

Comment: Had a .446 batting average with 19 RBIs and 26 runs scored. Also had 14 stolen bases.

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Name: Deric Yanagisawa

School/Year: Fountain Valley, Sr.

Position: Infielder

Comment: Hit .410 with five home runs, 31 RBIs. Drove in five runs in victory that clinched Sunset League.

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Name: Chris Draft

School/Year: Valencia, Sr.

Position: Outfielder

Comment: Hit .431 with 20 RBIs and 23 runs scored. Also had four triples and nine stolen bases.

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Name: Brian Saltarelli

School/Year: El Toro, Sr.

Position: Outfielder

Comment: Had .375 batting average with six homers and 30 RBIs. Also scored 33 runs and had 11 doubles.

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Name: Jon Stoddard

School/Year: Brea-Olinda, Jr.

Position: Outfielder

Comment: Hit .456 with 34 RBIs and scored 24 runs in helping Wildcats to the Orange League title.

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Name: Craig Wilson

School/Year: Marina, Jr.

Position: Designated hitter

Comment: Shared the county lead with 36 RBIs. Hit .410 with four home runs and scored 31 runs.

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Name: Keith Ginter

School/Year: Fullerton, Sr.

Position: Utility

Comment: Holds county career record with 26 regular-season home runs. Had five saves and 1.91 ERA.