Miami Earns 19th College World Series Appearance
June 3, 2001
Complete Release in PDF Format
Download Free Acrobat Reader
Order your Hurricane CWS gear here
Miami qualified for its 19th College World Series following a two-game sweep of Clemson in the Coral Gables Super Regional at Mark Light Stadium last weekend. The 19 CWS appearances,all since UM’s first trip in 1974, are the most in this 28-year span than any other program. UM has forged a 39-30 (.565) overall record in CWS games, which places fourth all-time in winning percentage. Miami has won National Championships in 1999, 1985 and 1982. The Hurricanes also placed second in 1996, third in 1995 and 1997 and fifth in 1994.
HURRICANES BRING CWS ON NATIONAL-HIGH WIN STREAK —
Miami’s current 13-game win streak is the longest in the nation. Additionally, the Hurricanes have won 16 of the last 17 games and 24 of the past 27. With the five consecutive games won at Mark Light Stadium during the Coral Gables Regional and Super Regional, UM extended its home postseason win streak to 16 games since a loss to North Carolina in the 1998 Atlantic Regional.
MIAMI CLAIMED 1999 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAST VISIT TO OMAHA —
Miami’s last visit to Omaha in 1999 was a pleasant one, as the Hurricanes swept through the field in four games to their third national championship. UM opened the CWS with an 8-4 win over Rice. The Hurricanes followed with consecutive victories over Alabama, 8-1 and 5-2, respectively. Miami claimed the title with a 6-5 victory over in-state rival Florida State. Four UM players were named to the 1999 CWS All-Tournament team. First baseman Kevin Brown was UM’s hero of that championship victory over FSU slugging a solo home run and a bases-clearing three-RBI double.
MIAMI ALSO WON CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 1982 AND 1985 –
Legendary head coach Ron Fraser led UM to the College World Series title twice during his 30 year tenure with the Hurricanes, in 1982 and 1985.
Miami’s first national title came with a 9-3 victory over Wichita State in the College World Series finale. Miami had swept through the field, in five games, for Fraser’s first championship. The title marked the first time since 1966 that a team east of the Mississippi won, as well as the first time since 1955 that a team from the Southeast claimed the trophy. Five days earlier, UM had claimed a 4-3 victory over the Shockers with the famous “Grand Illusion” trick play. Reliever Dan Smith was the Tournament MVP.
UM’s 1985 championship came with a 10-6 victory over Texas in the finale of the CWS tournament. UM had to defeat Texas twice to claim the title, after dropping its second game of the CWS to the Longhorns five days earlier. Miami did so, winning the first game 2-1, over All-American starter Greg Swindell. UM jumped out early in the championship game, scoring four runs in the third and a 10-3 lead by the end of six. Greg Ellena was named the Tournament MVP. Earlier in the CWS, UM defeated a stellar Mississippi State team, 6-5, that included future MLB stars Will Clark, Rafael Palmeiro, Jeff Brantley and Bobby Thigpen.
Overall Leaders by CWS Appearances
28 Texas
21 Southern California
19 MIAMI, Oklahoma State
18 Arizona State, Florida State
14 Arizona
13 Stanford
11 Louisiana State, Cal-State Fullerton
10 Northern Colorado
Leaders by CWS Appearances since Miami’s first app. in 1974
19 MIAMI 1999, 85, 82 (titles)
13 Florida State 0
13 Texas 1983, 75
12 Arizona State 1981, 77
11 Louisiana State 2000, 97, 96, 94, 92
11 Oklahoma State 0
11 Cal-State Fullerton 1995, 84, 79
11 Stanford 1988, 87
Consecutive CWS Appearances
7 Oklahoma State 1981-87
6 MIAMI 1994-99
6 Northern Colorado 1957-62
5 MIAMI 1978-82
5 Oklahoma 1972-76
5 Southern California 1970-74
5 Texas 1981-85
Leaders by CWS Wins
Wins Losses Pct. Team Last CWS73 24 .753 Southern California 200064 49 .566 Texas 200055 30 .647 Arizona State 199839 30 .565 MIAMI 199938 36 .514 Oklahoma State 199932 25 .561 Arizona 198629 13 .690 Louisiana State 200028 21 .571 Stanford 200025 36 .410 Florida State 200023 16 .590 Cal St. Fullerton 1999
UM’S 1999 CWS TITLE PUTS HURRICANES IN SELECT COMPANY —
With their 1999 College World Series championship, the Hurricanes became the eighth program all-time to win at least three National Championships (1982, ’85 and ’99). Only two independents have ever won the College World Series, Holy Cross (1952) and Miami (1999, `85, `82).
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES OPENERS —
Miami has put together a 13-5 (.722) overall record in its previous 18 appearances.
UM PLAYERS AT THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES —
13 current players on the UM roster have traveled to Omaha for the College World Series. Additionally, seven have saw action in games.
Kevin Brown – Started four games in 1999…traveled in 1998, but did not play.
Kris Clute – Started four games in 1999…traveled in 1998, but did not play.
Luke DeBold – Traveled in 1999, but did not make an appearance.
Mike DiRosa – Traveled in 1999, but did not play.
Tom Farmer – Traveled in 1998 and 1999, but did not make an appearance.
Charlton Jimerson – Traveled in 1998 and 1999, but did not play.
Greg Lovelady – Started four game in 1999…traveled in 1998, but did not play.
Marcus Nettles – Started four games in 1999.
Alex Prendes – Traveled in 1998 and 1999, but did not make an appearance.
Javy Rodriguez – Appeared vs. Rice and Alabama twice in 1999.
Mike Rodriguez – Started four games in 1999.
Vince Vazquez – Appeared in vs. Rice, Alabama and Florida State in 1999.
Brian Walker – Traveled in 1999, but did not play.
MIAMI VS. TENNESSEE —
Miami and Tennessee have met eight times with each team claiming four victories. The two schools have played two three-games since Jim Morris arrived in 1994, with each school sweeping on their home field. Tennessee took the last set of games in Knoxville during the 1996 season. Miami swept the Volunteers in Coral Gables in 1994. The first meetings between Miami and Tennessee occured in Coral Gables in 1989 with each team winning once.
MIAMI VS. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA —
The Hurricanes lead the all-time series with Southern California 7-4. The Trojans, however, lead UM 4-2 in games played at the College World Series. During regular season play, UM picked up two victories over the USC at the Oklahoma Tournament in 1985. UM also swept USC in a three-game series in Coral Gables in 1981.
MIAMI SWEEPS CLEMSON IN SUPER REGIONALS —
Miami swept the first two games with Clemson, 10-8 and 14-6, to advance to the College World Series. The two-game sweep in the best-of-three series was the second time UM had performed the feat, joining 1999. UM also swept the three opponents in the Regional.
Game No. 2 vs. the Tigers was tied, 4-4, going into the seventh when the Hurricanes erupted for a season-high eight runs. From that point, Miami never looked back scoring twice in the ninth to close off the game. UM stole 10 bases in the game to tie the NCAA postseason record. Clemson had been the last to perform the feat in 1988. The 14 runs scored was the most in seven Super Regional games played since the format began in 1999. A sellout crowd of 5,236 attended the game, the second-highest of the season. UM also extended their record to 11-0 this season in the new road “gray” uniforms. T.J. Prunty earned the win in relief, as the Hurricanes used a total of seven pitchers. Danny Matienzo and Charlton Jimerson each homered and had multiple RBI.
Game No. 1 vs. Clemson was another hard fought game as the lead swayed back and forth throughout. Mike DiRosa’s two-RBI single in the seventh inning would be all UM needed to hold on for the 10-8 decision. Dan Smith picked up the win in relief of Tom Farmer. In the game, Javy Rodriguez registered his 62nd and 63rd stolen bases of the season to tie and break the 27-year-old UM record held by Orlando Gonzalez (1974).
The Hurricanes now hold a 21-13-1 record all-time vs. Clemson, including a 9-5 mark under Jim Morris. In the postseason, UM and Clemson have met 12 times with the Hurricanes holding a 9-3 advantage. Additionally, UM has won the last eight meetings with Clemson in the postseason.
EX-GRIDIRON PLAYERS EARN VICTORIES IN SUPER REGIONAL —
Former University of Miami varsity football players Dan Smith and T.J. Prunty each picked up pitching victories in relief vs. Clemson on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Smith earned the win in game No. 1 with 0.2 inning with one hit, one walk and one strikeout. Prunty picked the victory in game No. 2 after pitching 0.2 inning with one strikeout. Smith, a tight end for the Hurricanes in 1998 and 1999, was the primary back-up to current NFL players Bubba Franks (Green Bay) and Mondriel Fulcher (Oakland). This past season, Prunty, an All-American quarterback at St. Paul Academy, directed the scout team for the No.2-ranked Sugar Bowl champion Hurricanes. Prunty was also a 20th round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins following his senior season.
THREE SEASONS OF NEW FORMAT, THREE SUPER REGIONAL APPEARANCES —
Miamiwas one six teams never to miss the Super Regional round in the three years of the new postseason format. Miami was joined by Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Southern California and Stanford.
MIAMI WINS EIGHTH STRAIGHT REGIONAL, AT HOME AND OVERALL —
The Hurricanes advanced to the Super Regional round after sweeping through the field at the Coral Gables Regional. Miami opened the Regional with a 14-6 win over Patriot League champion Bucknell, followed by a 6-2 victory over Southeastern Conference at-large Florida. UM claimed the championship on Sunday with a 16-8 win over Trans America Athletic Conference at-large Stetson.
The Regional marked the third consecutive season, in the three years of the new NCAA format, that the Hurricanes have swept through competition to advance to the Super Regionals.
The regional championship also marks UM’s eighth consecutive since 1994, as well as eighth consecutive won at Mark Light Stadium since 1992. Miami has won its regional tournament in each of the eight seasons under Jim Morris.
KEVIN BROWN NAMED REGIONAL MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER, SIX HURRICANES NAMED TO ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM —
Senior first baseman Kevin Brown was a unanimous selection for the Coral Gables Regional Most Outstanding Player after slugging three home runs, including a grand slam, and an NCAA regional record 10 RBI in the championship game vs. Stetson. Additionally, Brown had 12 total bases in the game. Along with Brown (1B), Javy Rodriguez (SS), Greg Lovelady (C), Charlton Jimerson (OF), Danny Matienzo (DH) and Tom Farmer (P).
The All-Tournament selections for Brown and Matienzo were there second. Both were on the team following the 2000 Coral Gables Regional, including the MVP to Matienzo.
2001 Coral Gables Regional All-Tournament Team
C Greg Lovelady Miami
1B Kevin Brown Miami
2B Brian Snyder Stetson
SS Javy Rodriguez Miami
3B Frank Corr Stetson
OF Charlton Jimerson Miami
OF Jason Dill Florida
OF Peter Nystrom Florida
DH Danny Matienzo Miami
Pitcher Tom Farmer Miami
Pitcher Brian Sullivan Stetson
Most Outstanding Player: Kevin Brown, Miami
JAVY RODRIGUEZ NAMED TO LOUISVILLE SLUGGER ALL-AMERICA SECOND TEAM —
Javy Rodriguez was selected to the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-America Second Team as picked by the staff of Collegiate Baseball newspaper. The All-America honor is the first for Rodriguez. Earlier this season, he was chosen the Tournament MVP at the 2001 Hormel Foods Baseball Classic at the Hubert H. Humphrey MetroDome.
KEVIN BROWN NAMED TO BASEBALL AMERICA ALL-REGIONAL TEAM —
For his record-breaking feat vs. Stetson in the Regional title game, Kevin Brown was named as the first baseman on the 2001 Baseball America All-Regional Team.
KEVIN BROWN SLUGS HIS WAY INTO HISTORY VS. STETSON —
In the regional championship game vs. Stetson, Kevin Brown went 3-for-5 at the plate. All three hits were home runs. In total, Brown hit two three-run shots and one grand slam to equal 10 RBI and 12 total bases in the game.
The three home runs ties the UM overall and postseason record, as well as being the fifth three-home run game by a UM player and second during the postseason.
The 10 RBI set a new postseason record at Miami, as well as a new NCAA Regional record. Additionally, the feat tied the school-record. The old postseason record at UM was seven by Lale Esquivel vs. Bethune-Cookman in 1999. The previous NCAA Regional mark was nine by Cal State Fullerton’s Mark Kotsay vs. Delaware in 1996.
The 12 total bases tied the UM postseason record, while coming one shy of the school record.
JAVY RODRIGUEZ JOINS ELITE UM CLUB —
Entering the 2001 College World Series, junior shortstop Javy Rodriguez has compiled 66 stolen bases and 58 RBI. He is just the second player at Miami to surpass the 50-50 plateau. Calvin James recorded 53 steals and 56 RBI during the 1985 season. Additionally, Rodriguez is seventh UM player to join the 40-40 club.
40-40 STEALS AND RBI
Year Player Steals RBI
2001 Javy Rodriguez* 66 58
1998 Bobby Hill 46 59
1997 Bobby Hill 41 49
1986 Greg Vaughn 43 50
1985 Calvin James* 53 56
1984 Doug Shields 40 62
1982 Calvin James 43 41
* – 50-50 club members
JAVY RODRIGUEZ BREAKS OLDEST OFFENSIVE RECORD —
When Javy Rodriguez stole his 62nd and 63rd bases of the season, he tied and broke the longest standing offensive record still in the school books, 27 years. Orlando Gonzalez has swiped 62 bases in 62 games in 1974. Javy Rodriguez had stolen his 63rd base in UM’s 60th game.
With his current 98 career stolen bases, Javy Rodriguez stands in eighth place all-time. During the Super Regional he past Gino DiMare (93, 1989-92), Bill Wrona (95, 1981-83) and Gonzalez (96, 1973-74).
MIKE RODRIGUEZ IS THE MOST ACCURATE BASE STEALER IN THE NATION —
Among the top 20 division I players listed in the NCAA stolen base leaders category, junior outfielder Mike Rodriguez leads the group with his .961 steals percentage (49-of-51).
Additionally, UM has the highest amount of steals this season, 66, by Javy Rodriguez as well as steals per game, 1.12, also by Javy Rodriguez.
As a team, UM also leads the nation with 215 steals.
TEAM LEADS NATION IN STOLEN BASES AS WELL —
Miami improved its national-leading stolen base total to 215 during the Coral Gables Regional, going 24-of-26 during the NCAA Regional and Super Regional. Miami stands over 60 stolen bases ahead of No. 2 North Carolina A&T (150).
NCAA Stolen Base Leaders
1. 215 Miami
2. 150 North Carolina A&T
3. 148 Florida
148 Tennessee
5. 140 Bethune-Cookman
THE OTHER RODRIGUEZ, MIKE, ALSO A RECORD-BREAKING BASE THIEF —
Mike Rodriguez broke a 21-year school record by recording his 31st consecutive stolen base without a caught stealing during the Florida Southern series. He recently extended the record to 36 in game No. 1 vs. New York Tech before getting his first caught stealing since the FIU game on February 7. For the year, he is 49-of-51 on stolen base attempts. The previous school record was 30 straight by Joel Green over the 1969 and 1970 seasons.
CURRENT UM BASE STEALERS AMONG PROGRAM’S ALL-TIME BEST —
The Hurricanes top four base stealers in 2001, Javy Rodriguez (66), Mike Rodriguez (49), Marcus Nettles (43) and Charlton Jimerson (24), combine to become one of the most prolific groups in UM history.
The quartet of Javy Rodriguez, Nettles, Mike Rodriguez and Jimerson check in with 182 steals this season to place No. 1 all-time at Miami. The previous top quartet at UM was the 1985 group of James, Rowland, Rick Richardi (31) and Mike Fiore (28) with 151.
Javy Rodriguez, Mike Rodriguez and Nettles have a combined 158 stolen bases in 2001 to also rate as the most prolific trio in UM history ahead of Gonzalez, Crosta and Wayne Krenchicki’s (26) 134 combined stolen bases in 1974.
The tandem of Javy Rodriguez and Mike Rodriguez combined 115 steals in 2001 is the best at UM ahead of Orlando Gonzalez (62) and Jim Crosta (46) with 108 in 1974.
HURRICANES GET RECORD RELIEF IN 2001 —
The Hurricanes have 207 relief appearances in 2001 to set a new school and NCAA record. The previous UM mark was 185 set in 1998. The NCAA record is 194 by San Diego State in 1982.
STATE OF FLORIDA DOMINATES NCAA BRACKET —
The last two weekends the state of Florida has been well represented in the NCAA brackets. The first weekend the state of Florida placed a tournament-high nine teams in the postseason, led by Miami (at-large), Florida State (ACC at-large), Central Florida (TAAC champion), Florida (SEC at-large), Florida International (Sun Belt at-large), Stetson (TAAC at-large), Jacksonville (TAAC at-large), South Florida (Conference USA at-large) and Bethune-Cookman (MEAC champion).
In the Super Regionals, which consist of 16 teams, the state of Florida is tied with California with three teams (Miami, Florida State and FIU).
BROWN’S BIG BAT BEATS STETSON FOR REGIONAL TITLE —
Miami won the Coral Gables Regional with a 16-8 win over Stetson on Sunday. Kevin Brown accounted for 10 of the UM runs with his three home run performance. His home runs were a grand slam and two three-run shots. After Brian Walker was replaced for the start of the fifth inning, Dan Smith earned the win in relief with 3.0 innings, one hit and one strikeout. Kevin Howard, Danny Matienzo, Kevin Mannix and Greg Lovelady also had multiple-hit efforts. With the game tied 4-4 going into the bottom of three, Brown hit a grand slam to put UM up for good. Each time Stetson would get closer, 9-7 going into the bottom of six, Brown would assist UM to a larger lead.
The win over the Hatters moved UM’s record to a perfect 5-0 in the postseason and 107-43 all-time since 1947.
UM had also defeated Stetson, 10-9, during the regular season on April 30 at Mark Light Stadium. After the Hatters tied the game, 9-9, off Frank Corr’s two-out three-run home run in the top of the ninth, Javy Rodriguez hit a walk-off single with bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth for the victory.
MIAMI MAKES IT 13 STRAIGHT OVER GATORS AT HOME —
One of the more impressive streaks in UM history is its current 13-game win streak over Florida at Mark Light Stadium since 1996. UM moved into the regional championship game with a 6-2 win over UF on Saturday. Scoreless going into the fifth, UM scored two runs off no hits. The lead was extended to five in the seventh inning.
Charlton Jimerson (2), Mike Rodriguez (1) and Javy Rodriguez (3) tallied the six UM hits in the game. Javy Rodriguez stole three bases to move one shy of the school record. Tom Farmer pitched 7.0 scoreless innings for the win.
The Hurricanes have now faced Florida eight times during the postseason and hold a 7-1 record over the Gators.
The Hurricanes now lead the all-time series with Florida, 107-80-1, since the 1940 season. The UF series is the longest on-going series on the Hurricanes’ schedule. Only Miami and Florida State have met more times since the 1951 season. Since the 1994 season, Jim Morris has gone 20-14 against the Gators, including a 17-2 mark in Coral Gables.
UM OPENS REGIONAL WITH BIG WIN OVER BUCKNELL —
In the first-ever meeting with Bucknell, Miami claimed a 14-6 victory. UM scored nine runs over the first three innings and added five more in the eighth to end all rally effort from the Bison. UM pounded out 13 hits and 13 RBI in the game. Danny Matienzo and Charlton Jimerson each totaled five RBI in the game.
UM now stands at 152-34 against collegiate teams in first-time meetings (no service or international teams included).
NO. 1 MIAMI HOSTS THE CORAL GABLES REGIONAL —
The top-ranked Hurricanes, seeded No. 2 nationally by the NCAA, hosted their 5th consecutive NCAA Regional last weekend and 18th overall. UM has advanced past its Regional in 16 of 18 previous seasons and made it to the College World Series 14 times after hosting. UM’s No. 1 seed marked the 12th time they are the top-seed at its own Regional. Miami has been a No. 1 seed in 1988, 90-91-92-94-95-96-97-98-99-00-01.
2001 NCAA Coral Gables Regional
#1 Miami (44-12) Host site
#2 Florida (34-25) SEC At-Large
#3 Stetson (41-15) TAAC At-Large
#4 Bucknell (31-17) Patriot League Champion
HURRICANES GARNER NATIONAL NO. 2 SEED —
Miami was selected as the National No. 2 seed, behind Cal State Fullerton for the 2001 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. In the three seasons of the current NCAA format, the Hurricanes have been nationally-seeded twice (1999 #1).
HURRICANES HOST FIFTH CONSECUTIVE REGIONAL —
Miami hosted its fifth consecutive NCAA Regional at Mark Light Stadium last weekend. UM is just one of four teams to have hosted the last five seasons.
Louisiana State 12 1990-2001
Stanford 6 1996-2001
Miami 5 1997-2001
Florida State 5 1997-2001
MIAMI AGAINST THE 2001 NCAA TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS —
Miami has played 30 games during the regular season against teams qualifying for the 2001 Division I Baseball Championships. Of those 30 games, UM forged a 20-10 record. Against the Coral Gables Regional Bracket, UM went 4-0 during the regular season with wins over Florida (3) and Stetson (1).
Consecutive Regional Appearances
29 MIAMI 1973-present (NCAA record)
24 Florida State 1978-present
18 Texas 1979-95
18 Oklahoma State 1981-99
15 Northern Colorado 1952-66
2001 HURRICANE TEAM AWARDS —
The following players were voted as team award winners:Bob Werner Memorial Award (the player who most exemplified the qualities of a winner as selected by his teammates): Charlton Jimerson.
Power Bar Home Run Trophy (given to UM’s home run champion by Power Bar): Kevin Brown and Mike DiRosa (9).
Rookie of the Year (UM’s top rookie either freshman or JUCO transfer as voted on by the coaches): George Huguet.
MVP Trophy (UM’s Most Valuable Player as voted on by the coaches): Javy Rodriguez.Arnold Novins Memorial Award (UM’s most popular player as voted by the Miami fans): Greg Lovelady.Ron Fraser Pitcher of the Year Award (awarded to the top hurler on the staff as determined by the coaches): Tom Farmer.
2001 MARKS UM’S BEST VS. THE SUNSHINE STATE UNDER JIM MORRIS —
This season’s 23-4 record against teams from Florida is Hurricanes’ best by percentage (.852) under Jim Morris. The previous high was 26-6 (.813) in 1996.
2001 HURRICANES CLAIM “STATE CHAMPIONSHIP” —
Miami has compiled a 23-4 (.852) record vs. opponents from the state of Florida. The 85-percent success rate stands above the 10 other Division-I schools in the Sunshine State. The Hurricanes played six Division-I schools and one Division II school. Against the D-I, UM compiled a 21-4 record, while sweeping D-II Florida Southern in three games last weekend. UM holds a winning record vs. all seven state schools faced this season.
SENIORS IN THEIR LAST POSTSEASON —
The 2001 postseason marks the last for seven members of the baseball team: Kevin Brown, Kris Clute, Tom Farmer, Charlton Jimerson, Greg Lovelady, Alex Prendes and Ethan Silverman.
HURRICANES GRADUATE —
On Friday, May 11, the 2001 Hurricanes had four of their own walk across the graduation stage: Kevin Brown (Finance), Charlton Jimerson (Computer Science), Greg Lovelady (Finance) and Ethan Silverman (Sports Administration).
HURRICANES HARD TO NO-HIT —
Entering the College World Series Miami has not been no-hit in 2,235 games. The last time the Hurricanes were no-hit was by Ken Huebner of Florida Southern on April 18, 1964 in Lakeland.
FRESHMAN GEORGE HUGUET NATIONALLY RANKED IN SAVES —
With his 13 saves, freshman closer George Huguet is tied for third nationally. The UM record for freshman closers is 14 by Robbie Morrison in 1996.
TOM FARMER HOLDS NATIONAL RANKING IN VICTORIES —
Tom Farmer’s team-best 13 wins on the season places him 8th nationally. Farmer has the most wins by a UM pitcher since Alex Santos’ 13 in 1999.
JAVY RODRIGUEZ LEADS NATIONALLY-RANKED UM TRIO IN STOLEN BASES —
Javy Rodriguez, with 66 stolen bases and a 1.12 per game average, leads the nation. Additionally, Marcus Nettles (43 SB) places fourth nationally with a 0.86 per game average. Mike Rodriguez (49 SB) falls in at No. 6 with a 0.81 per game average.
UM WINS IN A MINOR LEAGUE PARK —
Miami has forged a 25-11 record since the 1994 season in games played in stadiums also used by minor league programs. UM went 3-0 in a major league park, the MetroDome, this season
