Baseball Bulldogs Awarded at the 2001 Dugout Club Awards Banquet

May 13, 2001

FRESNO, Calif. - To begin the 2001 Dugout Club Banquet assistant coach Mike Rupcich was honored with a plaque for his 25 years of commitment, honor and loyalty to the Fresno State Baseball program. During the awards ceremony senior second baseman Oscar Lopez walked away with two trophies at the end of the evening.

"We are all a little drained from this weekend," head coach Bob Bennett said of his 2001 Bulldogs squad. Describing this years senior class coach Bennett said, " This group is true Bulldog through and through, in front of you is a group of outstanding gentleman who represent the true definition of what a Bulldog should be." The crowd responded with a standing ovation for the eight seniors that played their final game at Pete Beiden Field this afternoon. To end the evening coach Bennett proclaimed, "We are not going to finish the season in San Jose."

The 2001 Dugout Club Banquet Awards are as follows:Most Valuable Player: Josh Labandeira, Sr.Gold Glove (Lela Devila Memorial): Tony Guzman, Sr. (180 games without Committing an error)Ted Gavrilis Dugout Club Coaches' Award: Ozzie Gonzalez, Sr.Brad Bennett Rookie of the Year Award: Casey McGehee, Fr.Most Inspirational: Oscar Lopez, Sr.Most Improved: Oscar Lopez, Sr.Student Athlete Achievement Award: Jeff Prieto, Sr.Outstanding Pitcher: Bob Runyon, Jr.

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Baseball Bulldogs Awarded at the 2001 Dugout Club Awards Banquet

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