1986 Trans America Athletic Conference Championship Series

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The 1986 Trans America Athletic Conference baseball tournament was held at John Hunter Stadium in Abilene, TX. Georgia Southern University defeated Hardin-Simmons University for the title. Mike Shepherd of Georgia Southern was named MVP.

Participating Teams[edit]

Seed School Conf. Record Head Coach
East 1 Georgia Southern University 12-6 Jack Stallings
West 1 Hardin-Simmons University 12-4 Larry Martindale

Results[edit]

Game Results[edit]

Game Winner Score Loser Notes
Game 1 Georgia Southern University 20-3 Hardin-Simmons University
Game 2 Hardin-Simmons University 9-8 Georgia Southern University
Game 3 Georgia Southern University 25-15 Hardin-Simmons University Georgia Southern wins Trans America Athletic Conference title

All-Tournament Team[edit]

  • P Billy Brooks GaSo
  • P Troy Holcomb H-SU
  • C Rob Haranda GaSo
  • 1B Craig Cooper GaSo
  • 2B Dan Gealy GaSo
  • SS Steve Arias H-SU
  • 3B Jim Cunningham GaSo
  • OF Mike Shepherd GaSo
  • OF Joe Bonanno GaSo
  • OF Lynn Turner H-SU
  • OF Shane Gravens H-SU
  • DH Gilbert Arredondo H-SU