Jim Saunders
Position Catcher / First Base
Years Played 1979-80
Profession Teacher, Coach & Athletic Director
Inducted 2000
Burly slugger led UCD to 1979 Far Western Conference Championship and NCAA Regional Playoffs. Set UCD season records with 74 Hits and NCAA leading 24 Doubles. Two-times All- Far Western Conference. Powered 5 home runs in two Picnic Day afternoons. Finished career with outstanding .351 Batting Average, 77 Runs, 131 Hits, 38 Doubles, 15 Home Runs, 90 Runs Batted In and .590 Slugging Average.
