June 15, 2007

Cal State-Fullerton Titans (38-23)

Cal State-Fullerton is making its 15th appearance in the CWS and gunning for its fifth national title.

Coach George Horton, who guided the Titans to the 2004 national championship, has a team that boasts 10 Major League Draft picks. Clark Hardman (.391) leads an offense hitting just .280. They might not pile up hits and runs, but Fullerton does enough for a solid pitching staff led by solid starters Jeff Kaplan (11-3) and Wes Roemer (11-6).

3 PLAYERS TO WATCH

CLARK HARDMAN, OUTFIELDER

Went 4-for-9 in Super Regional vs. UCLA.

WES ROEMER, PITCHER

Pitched third straight complete game last week.

JEFF KAPLAN, PITCHER

Allowed one run on five hits in UCLA finale.