Mike Senne
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Michael D. Senne was an outfielder who is most notable for winning the 1986 College World Series
Most Outstanding Player
award while a senior at University of Arizona
. He is one of three players from University of Arizona to win that award. The others are Steve Powers
and Terry Francona
.
With University of Arizona, he was a letter winner in both 1985 and 1986.
Following his collegiate career, he played professionally, although he never made it to the big leagues. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
in the 14th round of the 1986 amateur draft, and began his professional career with the Johnson City Cardinals
that year. In 206 at-bats, he hit .282 with six home runs, 38 RBI and 21 stolen bases.
With the St. Petersburg Cardinals in 1987, Senne batted .261 with 10 home runs, 82 RBI and 16 stolen bases. He split the 1988 season between St. Petersburg and the Arkansas Travelers
, hitting .285 with six home runs, 22 stolen bases and 55 RBI in 414 at-bats. In 44 at-bats with the Travelers, he hit .159.
In 1989, his final professional season, Senne wound up in the San Francisco Giants
organization. He played for the Salinas Spurs
and Shreveport Captains, hitting .286 in 91 at-bats with the Spurs and .194 in 36 at-bats with the Captains.
Overall, Senne hit .269 with 23 home runs, 194 RBI and 61 stolen bases in four minor league seasons.
1986 College World Series
The 1986 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska, from May 30 to June 9. The fortieth tournament's champion was the University of Arizona, coached by Jerry Kindall...
Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...
award while a senior at University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
. He is one of three players from University of Arizona to win that award. The others are Steve Powers
Steve Powers (baseball)
Steve Powers was a designated hitter/pitcher who is most notable for winning the 1976 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a senior at University of Arizona. He is one of three players from University of Arizona to win that award...
and Terry Francona
Terry Francona
Terry Jon Francona , nicknamed "Tito," is a former Major League Baseball manager and a former player. He was a first baseman and outfielder in the majors from 1981 to 1990. After retiring as a player, he managed several minor league teams in the 1990s before managing the Philadelphia Phillies for...
.
With University of Arizona, he was a letter winner in both 1985 and 1986.
Following his collegiate career, he played professionally, although he never made it to the big leagues. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in the 14th round of the 1986 amateur draft, and began his professional career with the Johnson City Cardinals
Johnson City Cardinals
The Johnson City Cardinals are a rookie league team based in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Cardinals are affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals organization and play with the Appalachian League, of which they are currently the two-time defending champions. The team plays its home games at Howard...
that year. In 206 at-bats, he hit .282 with six home runs, 38 RBI and 21 stolen bases.
With the St. Petersburg Cardinals in 1987, Senne batted .261 with 10 home runs, 82 RBI and 16 stolen bases. He split the 1988 season between St. Petersburg and the Arkansas Travelers
Arkansas Travelers
The Arkansas Travelers, also known informally as The Travs, are a Minor League Baseball team based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League club....
, hitting .285 with six home runs, 22 stolen bases and 55 RBI in 414 at-bats. In 44 at-bats with the Travelers, he hit .159.
In 1989, his final professional season, Senne wound up in the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
organization. He played for the Salinas Spurs
Salinas Spurs
The Salinas Spurs were a California League team that played from 1982 to 1987 and again from 1989 to 1992. Located in Salinas, California, they were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs from 1982 to 1983, the Seattle Mariners from 1984 to 1987, and in 1989 they had a partial working agreement with the...
and Shreveport Captains, hitting .286 in 91 at-bats with the Spurs and .194 in 36 at-bats with the Captains.
Overall, Senne hit .269 with 23 home runs, 194 RBI and 61 stolen bases in four minor league seasons.