SAN FRANCISCO – Washington State baseball legend John G. Olerud was named the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Century, unveiled on the Pac-12 Networks’ flagship studio show ‘Sports Report’ Monday evening.
A 36-member blue ribbon panel cast their ballots for 20 infielders/outfielders, 10 pitchers as well as Pitcher, Player and Coach of the Century. USC’s Mark Prior was named Pitcher of Century, Olerud earned Player of the Century honors and USC’s legendary manager Raoul “Rod” Dedeaux was selected as the Coach of the Century.
Olerud earned Pac-12 Player of the Year honors after re-writing the WSU record books as both a pitcher and first baseman.