The 1971 USC Trojans baseball team represented the

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in the 1971 NCAA University Division baseball season. The team was coached

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in his 30th season. The Trojans won the

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, defeating the

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in the championship game, winning their second of five consecutive national championships, and third in four years.

Roster

Schedule

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Awards and honors

;Frank Alfano * College World Series All-Tournament Team ;George Ambrow * All-Pacific-8 First Team ;Mike Ball * All-Pacific-8 First Team ;Steve Busby * All-America First Team * All-Pacific-8 First Team ;Fredd Lynn * College World Series All-Tournament Team ;Craig Perkins * All-Pacific-8 First Team ;Jeff Port * All-Pacific-8 First Team ;Mark Sogge * College World Series All-Tournament Team * All-Pacific-8 First Team ;Tim Steele * All-Pacific-8 First Team

Trojans in the 1971 MLB Draft

The following members of the USC baseball program were drafted in the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft.

June regular draft

June secondary draft

References

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