1989 Texas Longhorns baseball team

The 1989 Texas Longhorns baseball team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1989 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Longhorns played their home games at Disch–Falk Field. The team was coached by Cliff Gustafson in his 22nd season at Texas.

1989 Texas Longhorns baseball
ConferenceSouthwest Conference
CBNo. 2
1989 record54-18 (14-7 SWC)
Head coach
Home stadiumDisch–Falk Field
1989 Southwest Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 9 Texas A&M  y 174 .810  587 .892
No. 5 Arkansas  y 174 .810  5116 .761
No. 2 Texas  y 147 .667  5418 .750
Houston   912 .429  4317 .717
Texas Tech   912 .429  3222 .593
TCU   714 .333  3722 .627
Baylor   714 .333  3219 .627
Rice   417 .190  2830 .483
Conference champion
Tournament champion
y Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of June 30, 1989[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball

The Longhorns reached the College World Series final, but were eliminated by Wichita State.

Personnel

Roster

1989 Texas Longhorns roster[2]
 

Pitchers

Catchers

  • 12 – Jon Prather
  • 36 – Eddie Toledo
  • 42 – John Purvis
 

Infielders

  • 1 – Steve Bethea
  • 3 – David Lowery
  • 6 – Craig Newkirk
  • 8 – David Tollison

Outfielders

  • 2 – Jeff Shults
  • 4 – Lance Jones
  • 34 – Arthur Butcher
 

Unknown

  • 9 – Clay King
  • 13 – Curry Harden
  • 15 – Kevin Pate
  • 16 – Todd Hotz
  • 20 – Doug Pettit
  • 22 – Rodney Pedraza
  • 23 – Mark Smith
  • 27 – Nick DeVincentis
  • 32 – Shannon Dorsey

Coaches

1989 Texas Longhorns baseball coaching staff[3]
  • Cliff Gustafson – Head Coach – 22nd year
  • Bill Bethea – Assistant Coach – 20th year
  • Clint Thomas – Assistant Coach – 10th year
  • Deron Gustafson – Assistant Coach – 6th year

Schedule

1989 Texas Longhorns Baseball Game Log[4]
Regular Season
Post-Season

References

  1. "College Baseball Conference Standings -- 1989". boydsworld.com. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  2. 2014 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Texas Longhorns. pp. 110, 175–182. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  3. 2014 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Texas Longhorns. p. 52. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  4. 2014 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Texas Longhorns. p. 102. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
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