Weber State had a grueling thirty-two game schedule this year. The team tried to equal last year's second place finish in the Big Sky Athletic Conference. Coach Dick Williams had a strong pitching staff, but had to rebuild the infield. The outfield was favorable but Lyle Johnston was the only regular. Dennis Anderson, a Big Sky pick last year, was the only senior hurler. Ron Jancek had a 4-0 record last year before he suffered an arm injury. Wayne Andriotti, Dick Wilden, Larry Pearson, and Richard Blake completed the mound corps. Basketball star, Eddie Tillman, handled first base. Craig Hansen and John Higgins formed the keystone combination at second base and shortstop. John Edwards held down third base. A trio of candidates filled the remaining two outfield posts. Jim Keys and two frosh stars, Wayne Volk and Craig Gladwell, shared duties in the grass gardens. There was plenty of capable bench strength, but was mostly inexperienced. Brent Checketts and Dennis Hughes shared the backstop position. COACH DICK WILLIAMS Baseball Coach Williams takes a pensive pose he used during the season. Members of the baseball team were, Front Rows Bob Fife, Dee Burton, Dick Blake, Dennis Anderson, Dick Wilden, Larry Pearson, Ron Jancek, Wayne Andnotti, Craig Gladwell, Wayne Volk. Second Row: John Edwards, Jim Keys, Lyle Johnston, Craig Hansen, Gene Dahl, Dennis Hughes, John Higgins, Eddie Tillman, Brent Checketts, Jerry Hart, Dick Rossi, Coach Dick Williams. This group handled the outfield chores. Craig Hansen takes care of second John Higgins joins Hansen in the keystone duo. The Wildcat pitching staff consisted of Richard Blake, Dick Wilden, Dennis Anderson, Ron Jancek, Wayne Andriotti, Larry Pearson. "Big T" wields a big mitt at first base. John Edwards holds down the hat corner. Brent Checketts shares backstop with Dennis Hughes.