Pacific University Athletics

Rick "Rudy" Carnaroli was a four-year starter for the Boxer baseball team. A native of Connecticut, he came to campus in 1977 as a catcher but was moved to the outfield when there was a logjam of candidates behind the plate. He responded by making himself into an all-conference outfielder until he was able to slide back behind the dish for his senior season—earning All-NWC honors there as well. He capped his career by being named a First Team NAIA All-American in 1980 after hitting .379 with 12 doubles. He also excelled in the classroom and earned a NAIA All-America Scholar Athlete plaque. Carnaroli went on to earn his law degree at Willamette and is currently the Judge Magistrate for Bannock County in Pocatello, Idaho.