Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State Wall of Fame Inductee's Honored
10/24/2008 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Oct. 24, 2008
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State baseball inducted Stan Busch (Outfielder, 1959-1961), Warren Brusstar (Pitcher, 1973-1974), Dennis Springer (Pitcher, 1986-1987) and Ben Fritz (Pitcher, 2000-2002), and the 1991 baseball team at Pardini's on Oct. 23.
Busch started his career with Fresno State in 1959 and it was that year that the Bulldogs went to the College World Series in Omaha. Busch played two more seasons and started in the outfield and hit .310 and .333. In 1961 he led the team in homeruns with three.
Brusstar joined the Bulldogs in 1973. He pitched well for two seasons and signed a major league baseball contract. During his nine year career, Brusstar pitched for Philadelphia, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore, and Chicago Cubs. He was with the Phillies in 1980 when they won the World Series.
Springer came to Fresno State in 1986. He pitched for the Bulldogs for two seasons. Professionally Springer pitched for the Dodgers, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, and Anaheim Angels.
Fritz joined the Bulldog pitching staff in 2000. He accumulated a career record of 13-11 and over 165 strikeouts. His bat was just as hot as his arm. During his junior season he led the team with 10 homeruns and 52 RBIs. He was named WAC Pitcher of the Year during his junior season. Fritz signed with the A's after his junior season.
The 1991 Bulldogs baseball team compiled a record of 42-23 and was the last team to make it to the College World Series prior to the 2008 season. The 1991 team beat No. 1 Florida State, 6-3. The team was the Big West Co-Champions.
The Wall of Fame dinner began in 1991 and has inducted 96 players and coaches and five teams. The Wall of Fame has also retired eight jersey numbers and honored two coaches.
"Join the State, Fresno State!" - The `Dogs welcome Boise State to Bulldog Stadium on Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. It's Take a Kid to the Game Night and all kids 8th grade and under receive FREE admission to the match when accompanied by a paid adult. It's also Fresno State Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night and all Fresno State Faculty and Staff will receive $2 admission with the presentation of their Faculty/Staff ID at the box office. To purchase tickets, click on the tickets icon at the top of this page, call the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS, or stop by the Bulldog Ticket Office.
