Pepperdine University Athletics

Played for one season (1974) ... After transferring from Santa Monica College, earned All-District honors and helped Pepperdine to first place in the WCC and a spot in the NCAA District Playoffs ... Was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1975 January MLB Draft ... Played in the Major Leagues for nine years with the Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers and California Angels ... Went on to become a coach in the San Diego Padres and Angels organizations ... Graduated in 1975 with a degree in journalism.