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Left:RYAN BRAUN(MilwaukeeBrewers) Braun won the2007 NationalLeague Rookie ofthe Year withMilwaukee

Left:PAT BURRELL(Tampa Bay Rays)Burrell was select-ed as the first over-all pick in the 1998MLB Draft by thePhiladelphiaPhillies - the sameteam he won aWorld Series within 2008

Right:Alex Cora

(New York Mets)won a World Series

ring with the Boston Red Sox

in 2007

Through the years, the University of Miami baseball program hasproven to be one of the best ways to cash in on a Major LeagueBaseball career. The Hurricanes have sent over 30 players to theMajor Leagues and countless others have been drafted and playedminor league baseball. Today, University of Miami alumni are litteredthroughout Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball.Names like Pat Burrell (Tampa Bay Rays), Ryan Braun (MilwaukeeBrewers), Chris Perez (St. Louis Cardinals), Brian Barton (St. Louis

HURRICANESPIPELINE TO THE PROS

Right:BRIAN BARTON

(St. Louis Cardinals)Barton played in 82

games his rookieseason in 2008

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Top:CHRIS PEREZ(St. Louis Cardinals)Perez finished hisrookie year with a3.46 ERA and sevensaves

CHARLES JOHNSON(Retired)Johnson hit 167home runs in 12seasons in themajors

JASON MICHAELS(Houston Astros)Michaels hasplayed in 734games in eight MLBseasons

AUBREY HUFF(Baltimore Orioles)Huff has 667 RBI inhis nine MLB seasons

TOP: GABY SANCHEZSanchez reachedthe big leagues in2008 playing for his hometown Marlins

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Cardinals), Jason Michaels (Houston Astros), Gaby Sanchez (FloridaMarlins), Alex Cora (New York Mets) and Aubrey Huff (BaltimoreOrioles). Miami is also well represented in the minor league baseballsystem with such rising stars as Jon Jay (St. Louis Cardinals), DannyValencia (Minnesota Twins) Eddy Rodriguez(Cincinnati Reds) and Yonder Alonso (CincinnatiReds) leading the way as the next future ‘Canesen route to the next level.

IN THE PROS

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Left:CHRIS PEREZ2005 USA Baseball

Right:JEMILE WEEKS

2006 USA Baseball

Left:JIM MORRIS1987 &1990USA BaseballCoaching Staff

USA Baseball

Head Coaches:Ron Fraser 1987 & 1992*Jim Morris 1990

Assistant Coaches:Lazaro Collazo 1993Brad Kelley 1987 & 92*Jim Morris 1987General Manager:

Mike Fiore

*Jim Morris served as the USA Baseball Head Coach(1990) and Assistant Coach (1987) while at Georgia Tech.

Ron FraserHead Coach1987 & 1992

Jeff Alkire1992

KikiBengochea

2000-01

Pat Burrell1997

MannyCrespo

1999

Mike Fiore1987-88

Joe Grahe1988

DannyGraves

1993

ChrisHernandez

2008

Bobby Hill1999

KevinHoward

2001

USA BASEBALLMiami has produced 18 USA Baseball Players. For the past 31

years, USA Baseball has honored the top amateur baseball player inthe country with the Golden Spikes Award. The award is sponsoredby Major League Baseball and presented each year to the player thatexhibits exceptional on-field ability and exemplary sportsmanship.

Due to an act of Congress in 1978, USA Baseball is the NationalGoverning Body for the sport and represents baseball in America asa member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) andthe International Baseball Federation (IBAF).

Virtually every major national amateur baseball organization inAmerica is united as a USA Baseball National Member. As a result,USA Baseball governs more than 12 million amateur players in ball-parks and playgrounds across the country. USA Baseball is responsi-ble for promoting and developing the game of baseball on thegrassroots level, both nationally and internationally. As the commis-sioner's office for amateur baseball, USA Baseball is a resource cen-ter for its various membership groups, fans, and players.

Right:JON JAY

2005 USA Baseball

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DANNY GRAVES1993 USA Baseball

TOP:CHRIS HERNANDEZ2008 USA Baseball

JIM MORRIS &PAT BURRELLUSA BaseballAlumni

JAY TESSMER1992 USA Baseball

TOP: RYAN JACKSON2008 USA Baseball

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Top 25 USA Baseball National Team Collegiate Programs 1984-2008 A - Total number of USA National Team players produced from 1984-2008 B - Total number of participations on the USA National Team by those players C - Total number of years (out of 22) the program has produced at least one USA National Team player

A B C Total 1. Stanford 24 33 19 76 2. Miami (Fla) 18 20 15 533. Cal State Fullerton 17 20 14 51 4. Georgia Tech 18 20 11 49 5. Southern California 13 18 13 44 6. Florida State 13 14 10 37 7. Clemson 10 14 10 34 8. Texas 11 13 9 33

Arizona State 11 12 10 3310. Tennessee 9 12 10 31 11. Wichita State 8 13 8 2912. Louisiana State 9 10 8 27

North Carolina 10 10 7 27

RyanJackson

2008

Jon Jay2005

CharlesJohnson1991-92

RobbieMorrison

1997

Chris Perez2005

Alex Santos1998

JayTessmer

1992

JemileWeeks2006

A B C Total 14. Texas A&M 8 10 8 26 . Rice 9 9 8 26 16. UCLA 8 10 7 25

Long Beach State 8 9 8 25 18. Fresno State 7 9 8 24 19. California 7 9 7 2320. Oklahoma State 8 8 6 2221. Arizona 7 8 6 21 22 Mississippi State 6 7 7 20 23. Pepperdine 6 7 6 19 24. Baylor 6 7 6 19 25 Creighton 4 6 6 16

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An artist’s rederingof Alex RodriguezPark

Alex Rodriguez at the 2002 dedication

announcementceremony

Alex Rodriguezspeaking to themedia after hisdedicationannouncement

ALEX RODRIGUEZ

PARKRenovations to Alex Rodriguez Park are thanks in large part to a $3.9 million contribution by New York Yankees third base-

man and 11-time MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez. The gift - the largest ever to the University of Miami baseball program - has

assisted the program in continuing to develop first-class facilities.

Alex Rodriguez Park has taken form in a three-phase process. Phase I called for seating modifications, new dugouts, new

stadium lighting and utility infrastructure and new rest rooms. Phase II entailed renovating below the grand stand area in addi-

tion to adding new concession areas. The final phase includes the addition of a new clubhouse, weight room, training room,

meeting room, video room and academic area. In addition, a new press box, along with four VIP suites, has been built atop the

grand stand.

The Huizenga Family Ticket Tower and Box Office The FMS Bonds, Inc. UM Baseball Players Locker Room

The Tillie and Nelson Lancione Press Box The Frank M. Russo Weight Room

The Judi and Robert Newman Computer Lab The Lois Kerr Home Team Dugout

The Tommy Adams Baseball Coaches Locker Room

Alex Rodriguez at the 2002 dedication

announcementceremony

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George Light (left)and Ron Fraser

TOP:A packed houselooks on Mark LightField

A view of MarkLight Field frombehind home plate

An early ESPNbroadcast atop theoriginal press box

TOP: The Miami “Maniac”joining in on an in-game promotion

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@ MARK LIGHT FIELDThere’s No Place Like It

In 1971, former Miami Coach Ron Fraser had a dream of build-ing a state-of-the-art college baseball field and Hurricane supporterGeorge Light came forward with the funding. In 1974, when moreassistance was needed, Light again was the savior. However, Lightnever got to see the Hurricanes reach the College World Series. Hedied shortly after that second donation as the Hurricanes finishedsecond in their first CWS. The field, dedicated in 1977, is named forLight’s son, Mark, who died of muscular dystrophy.

Light’s widow, Ethel, was known as “The First Lady of MarkLight Field.” She was seldom missing from her seat right behindhome plate. She passed away in 1994.

Improvements are part of “The Light’s” legacy. A facelift cour-tesy of Hurricane Andrew included the installation of a new eight-foot outfield fence, a new backstop and roofs for the Ron FraserBuilding and third base press box. The original fence was 10-feethigh in the corners and 12’ from alley to alley. Also, a lighting sys-tem was installed as were enhancements to the public address sys-tem and new foul poles.

Several additional renovations were made in the fall of 1996. Thelocker room, training room and umpire’s room were each revamped.A new hitting backstop and sound system were also added.

Opening Night in 1973On a chilly February 16, 1973, a charged up crowd of 4,235

watched UM defeat Florida State, 5-1, as the Hurricanes executed arare triple play. Soon the folklore of this first-of-a-kind college fieldbegan to take hold.

Another sizable donation by George Light to build permanent con-crete stands was matched by longtime friends of the UM program.Fraser in return, had his own plan for an opening night dedication.

$5,000-A-Plate DinnerOn Feb. 16, 1977, 32 donors of $10,000 or more experienced a

four-hour, 11-course feast tabbed “An Evening with Ron Fraser.”Black-tied and gowned guests (media were required to “formalize”also) were seated comfortably with all the finest in dining on theinfield of Mark Light.

International gourmet chefs prepared Iranian caviar, AlaskanKing Crab legs and pheasant under glass. Guests sat among icecarvings, gold fish swimming in ponds and strolling violinists whoentertained late into the tropical night. The event captured the imag-ination of the nation and generated world-wide publicity for theUM program and college baseball.

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CONDITIONINGIn recent years, Hurricane Baseball players have trained in the $4.9 million

dollar Hecht Center Weight Room. With the completion of the Alex

Rodriguez Park renovation this year, the team is moving into their own state-

of-the-art 1500 square-foot facility. The Frank M. Russo Weight Room will be

equipped with the latest weight-lifting stations, cardiovascular equipment,

stretching area, hammerback equipment, dumbbell and rehab area. With the

proximity to the athletic training and locker rooms, our athletes will have

everything they need to maximize their performance at their fingertips.

STRENGTH AND

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Andreu SwaseyBaylor Univ., 1995Head Strength &Conditioning Coach

Cols ColasVirginia Tech, 2003Strength & Conditioning Assistant

Victor IshmaelS. Carolina State, 1987Strength &Conditioning Assistant

Mac CallowayUniv. of Florida, 2000Strength &Conditioning Assistant

Andrew KlichUniv. of Connecticut, 2003Strength &Conditioning Assistant

Jimmy GoinsAssistant Strength& Conditioning CoachSixth Season working with UM Baseball

Coaching Experience22000044--pprreesseenntt • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach -University of Miami (Baseball)22000011--22000033 • Assistant Strength and Conditioning

Coach and Director of the McNamara Fitness Center - University of SanDiego

22000011 • Strength and Conditioning Coach - Chattanooga Lookouts11999999--22000000 • Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach -

University of Tennessee 11999988 • Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach - Kurt Hester’s Olympic

Training Center11999955--9988 • Student Strength & Conditioning Coach - Louisiana State

University11999955--9988 • Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach - Gayle Hatch Olympic

Training Center

Education22000000 • M.S. in Sports Administration with a minor in nutrition, University of Tennessee11999988 • B.S. in Kinesiology, Louisiana State University

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ATHLETICTRAINING

The main Miami Athletic Training room is easily accessible to allstudent-athletes and is centrally located in the Hecht AthleticCenter. It is equipped with the latest in diagnostic and rehabilitativeequipment including a Biodex machine to aid athletes in their reha-bilitation.

There are two other Athletic Training rooms on campus. One islocated in the BankUnited Center, utilized primarily by the men'sand women's basketball teams, the other is located at AlexRodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

In addition to providing care for UM's student-athletes, theUniversity of Miami also has created a major field of study forAthletic Training. All Athletic Training students at UM are requiredto perform observation and clinical hours in the Athletic Trainingroom under the supervision of approved clinical instructors andEducation Program Director Kysha Harriell.

Nationally respected and renowned in the Miami-Dade medicalcommunity, UM's Certified Athletic Trainers serve as the gatekeep-ers for the health care of Miami's student-athletes. They evaluateinjuries, perform injury rehabilitation and therapy using manymodalities as well as preventing and managing injuries utilizing dif-ferent taping and bracing techniques.

Hurricane student-athletes receive the very best in state-of-the-art professional medical care. Director of Athletic Training andHead Athletic Trainer Scott McGonagle, Associate Athletic TrainerKevin Blaske and veteran Assistant Athletic Trainers Ron LeClair,Megan Rogers, Angie Lawrence, Kelly Donahue, Wes Brown, LisaSahagun and Joseph Ochoa work hand-in-hand with a full staff oforthopedic surgeons, general medical doctors, dentists, optometrists,chiropractors, strength coaches and counselors to monitor and pro-vide the best in health care to each student-athlete on a year-roundbasis. The entire Athletic Training staff is on 24-hour call should theneed arise for urgent treatment.

Miami also offers comprehensive programs intended to aid andeducate student-athletes concerning the problems and dangers asso-ciated with the usage of drugs and substance abuse. The programconsists of drug education, testing, counseling and rehabilitation.

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Kevin BlaskeM.S.Ed./A.T.,C.Univ. of Tulsa, 1992Assoc. AthleticTrainer

Megan RogersM.P.T./A.T.,C./C.S.C.S.SUNY Cortland, 2003Asst. Athletic Trainer

Angie LawerenceM.S./A.T.,C.Appalachian State,1997Asst. Athletic Trainer

Kelly DonahueA.T.C./P.E.S. Duquesne, 2004Asst. Athletic Trainer

Lisa SahagunM.S./A.T.,C./L.A.T.Univ. of DetroitMercy, 2006Asst. Athletic Trainer

Scott McGonagleM.S./A.T.,C.Univ. of Kansas, 1979Head Athletic Trainer

Wes BrownM.S.Ed./A.T.,C./C.E.S./P.E.S./L.A.T.UNC Wilmington,2000, Old Dominion, 2002Asst. Athletic Trainer

Joseph OchoaM.S./A.T.,C./L.A.T.Sacramento StateUniversity, 2004University of Texasat El Paso, 2007Asst. Athletic Trainer

Ron LeClairAssistant Athletic TrainerFifth Year on Miami Staff and third year work-ing with UM Baseball

Experience2006-present • Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Miami2004-06 • Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Miami2003-04 • Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots(Intern

Athletic Trainer)2002-04 • St. Sebastians School, Needham, Mass. (Assistant

Athletic Trainer)2001-02 • Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots (Intern

Athletic Trainer)

Education2006 • MS Ed. in Sport Administration, University of Miami, Coral

Gables, Fla.2002 • BS in Athletic Training, Northeastern University, Boston,

Mass.

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