SAM VINEY
LEFT FIELD
1969 & '71

One of great power hitters in UCD history with career .740 Slugging Average. NCAA First Team All-American. 1971 National Major College Home Run Champion with 11, a UCD record with wooden bat. Several home runs traveled over 500 feet. Recorded 15 Total Bases in one day versus University of Nevada. All-Far Western Conference outfielder. 1971 Slugging Average of .959 may never be equaled. Right-handed hitter earned career .370 Batting Average with 17 Home Runs and 62 Runs Batted In.

PROFESSION: Consulting Sports Psychologist

Inducted 2000