Xavier University Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2006
- Class:
- 1983
Pete Spoerl, who still holds the second-best career batting average mark at Xavier (.377), was one of the most talented and versatile players ever to play baseball at Xavier. It was his versatility that later won him a spot on the 1987 U.S. Pan Am Softball Team.
Spoerl made steady progress during his four-year Xavier career as a clutch hitter and a good fielder. He hit .348 as a freshman and .336 as a sophomore, playing first base and second base. He played second base as a junior, hitting a team-high .396 and displaying fine defense with only 10 errors the entire season. Spoerl moved to shortstop his senior year to make room for XU Hall of Famer Ted Shalloe at second base. He enjoyed his best offensive season as a senior, leading the team in hitting (.412), games (49), at bats (170), hits (70), runs (46), doubles (13) and game winning RBI's (four). Spoerl was named 1982 MCC Northern Division Player of the Year.
