Where Did Kurt Suzuki Go To College?

Kurt Suzuki, a successful collegiate, minor league, and international player, made his major league debut in 2007.

While only seeing little action as a freshman at his alma mater in 2002, he batted .392/.523/.471 and went on to play in the 2003 College World Series. Kurt hit .413/.511/.702 with 77 runs and 87 RBI in 69 games in 2004.

He was chosen as a first-team All-American by all three primary sources. He was named Big West Player of the Year and All-Big West Catcher of the Year and received the Johnny Bench Award for the finest college catcher.

He had the highest average in the Big West, as well as the most runs, hits, and RBIs (a combined total of 104) of any player.

Dustin Pedroia and Matt Macri were his closest teammates in runs scored, hits, OBP, and total bases (177); he was third in the NCAA Division I in those categories, and he was fourth in RBI, tied with Eric Nielsen.

The University of Texas was favored when he singled in the game-winning run to end his 0-for-22 slump in the 2004 College World Series.

The Oakland Athletics selected him in the second round of the amateur draft in 2004, making him the 67th overall pick and the 7th catcher selected in the draft. Randy Johnson, a scout, signed him to a $550,000 bonus deal.

Kurt hit.297/.394/.440 in 46 games with the Vancouver Canadians. Baseball America ranked him as the Northwest League’s No. 12 prospect.

Second, on the Stockton Ports in 2005, Suzuki slugged .277/.378/.440 and racked up 85 hits. He ranked first among California League catchers in both mistakes and putouts (882).

Where Did Kurt Suzuki Go To College?

Kurt Suzuki attended the California State University, Fullerton.