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GENERAL CAPSULE - Definite team leader on the field and off... will be an asset to the team both defensively and at the plate. AT USF (2001) - Saw action in 32 games in first year on the Hilltop... hit a memorable homerun at #11 Pepperdine (4/21) off First Team All-American Noah Lowry... drove in 10 runs off 11 hits... stole four bases. AT GLENDALE CC - Enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season at Glendale CC... won all-league and all-region honors after hitting .412 with 36 stolen bases. AT GONZAGA - Competed as a freshman at West Coast Conference rival Gonzaga... saw playing time at second base in his first season with the Bulldogs. PREP CAREER - Three sport letter-winner at South High School in Pueblo, CO... earned Prep All-America second team honors... played four years of baseball for the Colts... also competed for four years on the football and basketball teams... honors graduate with a 3.5 GPA. PERSONAL - Luke Anthony Gradishar... goal for the season is to help the team be successful... chose USF for the quality of the school and the baseball coaching staff... would like to be George Strait for a day... enjoys rodeo, hunting and fishing... favorite athlete is Walt Weiss... cousin Randy Gradishar played football for the Denver Broncos; father Paul played baseball at Northern Colorado... parents are Paul and Lynette Gradishar... born May 13, 1978 in Colorado Springs, CO. COACH GIARRATANO ON GRADISHAR - “We believe Luke will have an outstanding year both offensively and defensively and will help with his many leadership qualities as a senior.” |
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