Erik Sonberg (Baseball, 1981-83)

A strong left-hander who was one of the most talented hurlers in Shocker history .

  • A workhorse who performed both as a starter and reliever during his career .

  • The sixth-winningest pitcher in Shocker history with 37 victories.

  • He won 17 games as a sophomore in 1982, helping the Shockers to their first College World Series appearance .

  • His 2.22 earned run average, 12 complete games and 142 strikeouts in Ś82 rank among the best by any Shocker hurler in a season .

  • He provided one of the great individual performances in Shocker history by striking out 13 batters in a 13-2 College World Series victory over Oklahoma State .

  • He led the team with 14 victories in 1983 .

  • His 2.85 career ERA ranks fourth all-time .

  • His nine shutouts are the most by a Shocker pitcher .

  • Named second-team All-America in 1982 and third-team in Ś83 .

  • A first-round draft choice of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1983. Inducted, 1995.
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