1983 Trans America Athletic Conference baseball tournament explained

Year:1983
Conference:Trans America Athletic Conference
Teams:8
Format:Double-elimination
Ballpark:Centenary Park
City:Shreveport, Louisiana
Titlecount:3rd
Coach:Barry Myers
Coachcount:3rd

The 1983 Trans America Athletic Conference baseball tournament was held at Centenary Park on the campus of Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Louisiana, from May 2 through 4.[1] This was the fifth tournament championship held by the Trans America Athletic Conference, in its fifth year of existence. won their third tournament championship.[2]

Format

The teams played an 8-team double-elimination tournament, involving all teams in the conference.

All-Tournament Team

The following players were named to the All-Tournament Team. No MVP was named until 1985.[3]

POS Player School
P Larry Hinson Arkansas–Little Rock
Billy Brooks Georgia Southern
C Wayne Rathbun Centenary
1B Brian Perry Arkansas–Little Rock
2B Jim Kubik Centenary
SS Dave Reynolds Northwestern State
3B Jack Pool Mercer
OF Gil Herndon Northwestern State
Alan Balcomb Georgia Southern
Tim Smith Mercer
DH Steve Peruso Georgia Southern

Notes and References

  1. Book: 2019 Baseball Record Book. Little Rock Trojans. June 2, 2019. 67.
  2. Book: Baseball Record Book. Atlantic Sun Conference. 8. June 2, 2019.
  3. Book: Baseball Record Book. Atlantic Sun Conference. 14. June 2, 2019.