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batted balls · 08-03-2006, 10:04 PM

June 10, 2007

Los Angeles--Fred Lynn enjoyed winning the All-American Baseball League West batting title last season. While he would also like a repeat performance this year, there's something else on his mind.

"I want to win the College World Series, plain and simple," said Lynn (shown below).

The Trojan center fielder is certainly doing his part. Lynn has parlayed a 12-for-25 hot streak into a .368 average. That figure ties Lynn with teammate Aaron Boone for the West lead in batting. Ironically, Lynn won the West title a year ago with a .368 average.

"Freddie is as hot as hot can be right now," said Boone.

Lynn also leads the West in OPS (1.146), runs scored (50) and doubles (22). He also has six steals and has played Gold Glove caliber defense.

"Fred Lynn got overlooked in some ways last year," said USC manager Rod Dedeaux. "That won't happen this time around."

Diamond Notes: Arizona State short stop Pat Listach won the West Player of the Week award. Listach hit .500 over the past week . . . There were a pair of two-hitters in back-to-back days. On Wednesday, Orval Overall of Cal two-hit San Diego State. Thursday, it was Oklahoma State's Allie Reynolds' turn. Reynolds tossed his gem against Arizona . . . With four home runs this past week, UCLA first baseman Bob Hamelin has tied Bob Horner of Arizona State for the West lead with 18 homers . . . Texas infielder Dave Chalk went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained anterior cruciate ligament. Short stop Walter Morris was brought up from the minors . . . Southern California and Arizona State will open a three-game series in Los Angeles on Monday.

Stat of the Week: Fred Lynn of Southern California is batting an incredible .451 (23-for-51) with runners in scoring position. Lynn has four doubles and five home runs in those situations.

West Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Southern California 45 19 .703 --
Arizona State 39 25 .609 6.0
UCLA 37 27 .578 8.0
Stanford 36 28 .563 9.0
California 35 29 .547 10.0
Arizona 32 32 .500 13.0
Texas 29 35 .453 16.0
San Diego State 24 40 .375 21.0
Cal State Fullerton 23 41 .359 22.0
Oklahoma State 20 44 .313 25.0

08-03-2006, 10:04 PM	#205 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Red-Hot Lynn Ignites Southern Cal in Bid for Second Batting Title June 10, 2007 Los Angeles--Fred Lynn enjoyed winning the All-American Baseball League West batting title last season. While he would also like a repeat performance this year, there's something else on his mind. "I want to win the College World Series, plain and simple," said Lynn (shown below). The Trojan center fielder is certainly doing his part. Lynn has parlayed a 12-for-25 hot streak into a .368 average. That figure ties Lynn with teammate Aaron Boone for the West lead in batting. Ironically, Lynn won the West title a year ago with a .368 average. "Freddie is as hot as hot can be right now," said Boone. Lynn also leads the West in OPS (1.146), runs scored (50) and doubles (22). He also has six steals and has played Gold Glove caliber defense. "Fred Lynn got overlooked in some ways last year," said USC manager Rod Dedeaux. "That won't happen this time around." Diamond Notes: Arizona State short stop Pat Listach won the West Player of the Week award. Listach hit .500 over the past week . . . There were a pair of two-hitters in back-to-back days. On Wednesday, Orval Overall of Cal two-hit San Diego State. Thursday, it was Oklahoma State's Allie Reynolds' turn. Reynolds tossed his gem against Arizona . . . With four home runs this past week, UCLA first baseman Bob Hamelin has tied Bob Horner of Arizona State for the West lead with 18 homers . . . Texas infielder Dave Chalk went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained anterior cruciate ligament. Short stop Walter Morris was brought up from the minors . . . Southern California and Arizona State will open a three-game series in Los Angeles on Monday. Stat of the Week: Fred Lynn of Southern California is batting an incredible .451 (23-for-51) with runners in scoring position. Lynn has four doubles and five home runs in those situations. West Standings Team W L PCT GB Southern California 45 19 .703 -- Arizona State 39 25 .609 6.0 UCLA 37 27 .578 8.0 Stanford 36 28 .563 9.0 California 35 29 .547 10.0 Arizona 32 32 .500 13.0 Texas 29 35 .453 16.0 San Diego State 24 40 .375 21.0 Cal State Fullerton 23 41 .359 22.0 Oklahoma State 20 44 .313 25.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-03-2006 at 10:09 PM.