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Information provided by Indians Host Mom Carolyn Taylor (former players wishing to contact her may do so at: santamariaindians@yahoo)

The 1987 Santa Maria Indians led by coach Steve McFarland went 39-3. Al Rodriguez led the team with a .464 batting average, and the player with the most impressive numbers Rex McMackin, who batted a second best .446 batting average with a team-leading 8 HR and team leading 41 RBI Dave Hajek, who batted .364 led the team with 47 hits, 12 doubles, and 4 triples. Hajek and Doug Welpott were tied for the team lead with 10 stolen bases.

Robert Sapp led the pitching staff with a 6-0 record and a 2.05 era. Dan Penner led the team with 58 strikeouts and a 5-0 record, 2.49 era. Raul Rodriguez recorded a team high 3 saves and a 3-1 record, 1.72 era. Other pitchers with impressive records were Morgan LeClair (6-0, 3.72era) and Rick Reynolds (5-0, 6.21era)

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach -- Steve McFarland - Cal Poly SLO
Pitching Coach -- Dana Dowell
Assistant Coach -- Dave Alvis

C Paul Gambardella -- Occidental College
C Mike Knisley -- Occidental College
C Mike Jones -- Wichita State University
C Dale Craig -- Hancock College/ Cal State Fullerton
C Derek Tamburro -- UCLA