GENERAL CAPSULE - Definite team leader on the field and off...will be an asset to the team both defensively and at the plate.
AT USF (2001) - Saw action in 32 games in first year on theHilltop... hit a memorable homerun at #11 Pepperdine (4/21) offFirst Team All-American Noah Lowry... drove in 10 runs off 11hits... stole four bases.
AT GLENDALE CC - Enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season atGlendale CC... won all-league and all-region honors after hitting.412 with 36 stolen bases.
AT GONZAGA - Competed as a freshman at West Coast Conferencerival Gonzaga... saw playing time at second base in his firstseason with the Bulldogs.
PREP CAREER - Three sport letter-winner at South High School inPueblo, CO... earned Prep All-America second team honors... playedfour years of baseball for the Colts... also competed for fouryears on the football and basketball teams... honors graduate witha 3.5 GPA.
PERSONAL - Luke Anthony Gradishar... goal for the season is tohelp the team be successful... chose USF for the quality of theschool and the baseball coaching staff... would like to be GeorgeStrait for a day... enjoys rodeo, hunting and fishing... favoriteathlete is Walt Weiss... cousin Randy Gradishar played football forthe Denver Broncos; father Paul played baseball at NorthernColorado... parents are Paul and Lynette Gradishar... born May 13,1978 in Colorado Springs, CO.
COACH GIARRATANO ON GRADISHAR - "We believe Luke will have anoutstanding year both offensively and defensively and will helpwith his many leadership qualities as a senior."
