1963 USC Trojans baseball team

The 1963 USC Trojans baseball team represented the University of Southern California in the 1963 NCAA University Division baseball season. The team was coached Rod Dedeaux in his 22nd season.

1963 USC Trojans baseball
ConferenceAthletic Association of Western Universities
CBNo. 1
1963 record35–10 (10–6 AAWU)
Head coach
Home stadiumBovard Field
1963 Athletic Association of Western Universities baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
North Division
No. 10 Oregon State ‍†‍‍y 11–4 .733  23–12 .657
No. 17 Oregon ‍‍‍ 10–5 .667  – –
Washington State ‍‍‍ 7–7 .500  24–8 .750
Idaho ‍‍‍ 5–9 .357  – –
Washington ‍‍‍ 3–11 .214  7–17 .292
California Intercollegiate Baseball Association
No. 1 Southern California ‍†‍‍y 10–6 .625  35–10 .778
Santa Clara ‍‍‍ 9–7 .563  – –
No. 23 UCLA ‍‍‍ 9–7 .563  30–17 .638
Stanford ‍‍‍ 8–8 .500  24–11 .686
California ‍‍‍ 4–12 .250  19–21 .475
† – Conference champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of June 30, 1963[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball

The Trojans won the College World Series, defeating the Arizona Wildcats in the championship game.

Roster
1963 USC Trojans roster
 

Pitchers

  • Bart Araujo
  • Mike Crowley
  • Larry Fisher
  • Bob Fuller
  • Cliff Goodrich
  • Pete Hillman
  • Al Lasas
  • Walt Peterson
  • Ron Scott
  • James Ritter
  • Bob Selleck
  • Duane White

Catchers

  • Steve Deleau
  • Bob Hollowell
  • Marty Piscovich
  

Infielders

  • Joe Austin
  • David Berg
  • Gary Coscarart
  • Justin Dedeaux
  • Ed Gagle
  • Nat Harty
  • Gary Holman
  • Marv Lotz
  • Larry Sandel
  • Bob Thompson
  • Ken Walker
  • Bob Withers
  • Daryl Wilkins
  

Outfielders

  • Jim Brown
  • Willie Brown
  • Fred Hill
  • Andy Pitchess
  • Mike Smith
  • Don Taylor
  • Toby Thurlow
  • Ken Washington

Coaches

  

Schedule
1963 USC Trojans Baseball Game Log
Regular Season
Post–Season
NCAA Tournament: District 8 Playoffs
Date Opponent Score Overall Record
vs. Oregon State6–529–8
vs. Oregon State6–829–9
vs. Oregon State7–530–9
NCAA Tournament: College World Series
Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Overall Record
June 10vs. TexasRosenblatt Stadium3–830–10
June 11vs. Holy CrossRosenblatt Stadium6–531–10
June 12vs. Florida StateRosenblatt Stadium4–332–10
June 13vs. MissouriRosenblatt Stadium12–333–10
June 14ArizonaRosenblatt Stadium6–434–10
June 16ArizonaRosenblatt Stadium5–235–10

Awards and honors
Willie Brown
  • All-AAWU First Team[2]
Bud Hollowell
Gary Holman
  • College World Series All-Tournament Team[3]
Walt Peterson
  • College World Series All-Tournament Team[3]
  • All-America Second Team[2]
  • All-AAWU First Team[2]
Marty Piscovich
  • All-AAWU Honorable Mention[2]
Ken Walker
  • All-AAWU Honorable Mention[2]
Kenny Washington
  • College World Series All-Tournament Team[3]

References
  1. "College Baseball Conference Standings -- 1963". Boyd's World. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  2. "2012 USC Trojans Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). USCTrojans.com. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  3. "College World Series Record Book" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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