1984 Baseball Team
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- Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Front Row (L-R): Pete Wellman, Mike Patronella, Loren Hudson, Jeff Giusti, Scott Neal, Joe Evans, Wayne Shuffield, Bruce Winters, Kevin Kalinec
Second Row (L-R): Brady Bohannon, Tommy Collins, Rodney Kaase, Danny Villanueva, Guy Fisher, Russell Martin, Kyle Ballard, Richard Beitter, Danny Mickan, Phil Wellman
Top Row (L-R): Asst. Coach James Ellison, Terry Ebner, Billy Rundzieher, Jeff Livin, Clay Sakewitz, Mike Cavers, Dan Cohen, John Beitter, Robert Zearfoss, Head Coach Jim Mallon
Not Pictured: Charlie Hart, Honorary Team Member Shirley Miller, Athletic Trainer James Simonson, Sports Information Director Marty Curtis.
Led by Head Coach Jim Mallon, the 1984 edition of the Pirates was arguably the best in history. Southwestern posted a 53-16 record and finished third overall at the NAIA National Championship. The Pirates also were crowned NAIA District 4 Champions and finished runner-up in the NAIA Area II Tournament.
NAIA All-Americans: Danny Mickan (honorable mention), Scott Neal (first team), Phil Wellman (first team)
NAIA National Championship All-Tournament Team: Terry Ebner, Jeff Giusti, Rodney Kaase, Russell Martin, Phil Wellman
NAIA Golden Glove Award: Danny Mickan