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FULLERTON – Fresh off an appearance in the 2015 NCAA College World Series, Cal State Fullerton will head to Gwangju City, Korea to represent the United States in the 2015 World University Games from July 3-14.
The World University Games is the American term for "Universiade," an international multi-sport event organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The Universiade, which began in 1959, is an international sporting and cultural festival, staged every two years in a different city around the world, representing both winter and summer competitions.
The Titans leave for South Korea on Tuesday will begin competition on Friday, as they take on France in an international friendly at 11 a.m. Korea time. With the 16-hour difference, the game will take place at 7 p.m. PT Thursday night.
Fullerton will then start Group B action against the Czech Republic on July 6 from Mudeung Stadium at 5 p.m. KT/ 1 a.m. PT.
The Titans take on Mexico on Tuesday, July 7 from Kia Field at noon KT/8 p.m. PT Monday and wrap up group play against Chinese Taipei on July 8 at noon KT/8 p.m. PT Tuesday.
The medal rounds begin July 10-11 with quarterfinals (5th and 7th place playoffs), semifinals (3rd place playoff) and the final.
The Titans roster for the 2015 World University Games is listed below:
|
NO |
PLAYER |
HT |
WT |
POS |
B/T |
CL |
EXP |
HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL |
|
1 |
6-0 |
185 |
INF |
R/R |
JR |
2V |
La Quinta, Calif./La Quinta HS |
|
|
2 |
5-9 |
175 |
INF |
R/R |
SO |
1V |
Yorba Linda, Calif./Esperanza HS |
|
|
11 |
Blake Workman |
6-2 |
190 |
RHP |
R/R |
FR |
HS |
Ramona, Calif./Ramona HS |
|
12 |
5-10 |
195 |
3B/C |
R/R |
SR |
1V |
Cameron Park, Calif./Sacramento C.C. |
|
|
13 |
6-0 |
180 |
INF |
R/R |
JR |
1V |
Long Beach, Calif./Wilson HS |
|
|
17 |
Colton Eastman |
6-3 |
200 |
RHP |
R/R |
FR |
HS |
Fresno, Calif./Central HS |
|
18 |
Brett Conine |
6-3 |
215 |
RHP/INF |
R/R |
FR |
HS |
Orange, Calif./El Modena HS |
|
20 |
6-2 |
200 |
RHP |
R/R |
JR |
1V |
Upland, Calif./Bonita HS |
|
|
22 |
6-1 |
195 |
1B/OF |
L/L |
SR |
JC |
Roseville, Calif./Sierra College |
|
|
24 |
6-1 |
195 |
C |
R/R |
SO |
1V |
El Cajon, Calif./Valhalla HS |
|
|
25 |
Erik Cha |
6-3 |
180 |
LHP |
L/L |
FR |
HS |
Chino Hills, Calif./Ruben S. Ayala HS |
|
26 |
6-2 |
165 |
RHP |
R/R |
SO |
1V |
Newport Beach, Calif./Newport Harbor HS |
|
|
27 |
Josh Rios |
6-2 |
210 |
C/RHP |
R/R |
FR |
HS |
Lakewood, Calif./Long Beach Poly HS |
|
33 |
6-0 |
180 |
OF |
L/L |
JR |
1V |
Newport Beach, Calif./Saddleback College |
|
|
34 |
Gavin Velasquez |
6-2 |
170 |
RHP |
R/R |
FR |
HS |
Covina, Calif./South Hills HS |
|
35 |
6-6 |
230 |
1B |
L/R |
SR |
3V |
Dublin, Calif./Dougherty Valley HS |
|
|
40 |
5-10 |
175 |
INF/OF |
L/R |
SR |
1V |
Santa Ana, Calif./Santa Ana CC |
|
|
43 |
6-3 |
185 |
LHP |
R/L |
JR |
2V |
Huntington Beach, Calif./Marina HS |
|
|
44 |
6-6 |
245 |
LHP |
R/L |
SO |
1V |
San Jose, Calif./St. Francis HS |
|
|
45 |
Bryce Brooks |
6-3 |
185 |
INF |
R/R |
JR* |
JC |
Whittier, Calif./Rio Hondo CC |
|
46 |
6-2 |
200 |
RHP |
R/R |
JR* |
2V |
Elverta, Calif./Rio Linda HS |
|
|
47 |
6-1 |
185 |
RHP |
R/R |
JR* |
2V |
Long Beach, Calif./Valley Christian HS |
Make sure to keep up with the Titans throughout their time at the 2015 World University Games by following them on Twitter, @BaseballTitans; Instagram, @CSF_Titansbaseball; and by checking in daily at www.FullertonTitans.com for the latest updates from Gwangju City.
The 2015 Summer Games in Gwangju City, South Korea will have U.S. representation in up to 21 sports by 550 people which will be, by far, the largest American team in the history of U.S. participation in the Games. By contrast, the 2013 American team had 400 athletes and staff in Kazan, Russia.
The U.S.A. won a total of 40 medals at the 2013 Kazan Summer Games, finishing sixth in the world. Many now-famous athletes have represented the U.S.A. in previous WUG competitions prior to gaining stardom in the Olympics and professional sports. These include such elite athletes as Michael Johnson (Track), Charles Barkley and Larry Bird (Men's Basketball), Matt Biondi and Michael Phelps (Swimming), and Lisa Leslie (Women's Basketball).
The following 21 sports competitions are open for U.S. representation in South Korea:
Athletics/Track and Field
Archery
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Diving
Fencing
Football (Soccer)
Golf
Gymnastics (Artistic)
Gymnastics
Handball
Judo
Rowing
Sport Shooting
Swimming
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Volleyball