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High and inside with a "titan' named Augie. (interview with college baseball coach Augie Garrido)(Interview)

Coach and Athletic Director

| November 01, 1995 | Nolan, Timothy | COPYRIGHT 1995 Scholastic, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

An All-Conference star at Fresno State, Augie Garrido put in six years with the Cleveland Indians organization, then launched an illustrious 27-year career in college baseball. In his 20 seasons with Cal State-Fullerton, he has won 866 games, three NCAA championships, and sent more than 20 players to the major leagues.

COACH: College baseball has had tremendous growth in the 25 years you've been coaching. What do you attribute it to?

GARRIDO: To the universities themselves in developing the facilities on campus. I think with better facilities come better coaches, and with better, more professional coaches come better players. I also think college baseball has ...

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