Bill Seinsoth (2005) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Bill Seinsoth

Induction:
2005
Class:
1969

Bill Seinsoth, whose promising pro baseball career was tragically cut short when he was killed in a car crash at age 22, was an All-American and the MVP of the College World Series for USC’s 1968 national champions. The 3-year (1967-69) letterman first baseman had a career batting average of .337. In 1969, he hit .368 with 14 home runs and 52 RBI. He then played in the Dodgers’ minor league system, where he appeared headed to eventual stardom. He died on Sept. 7, 1969.