Fresno State: (2001) One of 10 finalists for the Inaugural Johnny Bench Award, awarded annually to the nations top catcher
a first-team All-WAC selection ... selected to the Pepsi Johnny Quik Classic All-Tournament team
caught 65 percent of would-be base stealers (30-of-46)
helped guide the pitching staff to a 3.77 ERA, which ranked second in the WAC
his .993 fielding percentage was team-best
had a career-high eight-game hitting streak from March 30-April 12
registered career highs for home runs (8), doubles (16) and RBIs (42). (2000) Was one of 40 catchers nominated for the inaugural Johnny Bench Award
helped lead the pitching staff to a 4.06 ERA, which ranked third in the WAC
threw out 37.1 percent (23-of-62) of opposing baserunners attempting to steal ... his .990 fielding percentage was second on the team
twice recorded hitting streaks of six games, tying a career high
registered nine multi-RBI games. (1999) Started the season as a reserve catcher, worked his way into the starting lineup in the middle of the season and became the Bulldogs' regular signal caller
went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the final game of the Pepperdine series on Feb. 21
posted eight multi-hit games and had a six-game hitting streak from April 23-30
had his best day as a Bulldog against New Mexico on April 1, going 5-for-7 with two runs scored an one RBI
cranked two home runs as part of a 3-for-4 performance with a career-high five RBIs and three runs scored at Utah
threw out a team-high 13 baserunners attmepting to steal.
Madera High School: Was a two-time all-conference selection in both baseball and football
hit .395 with seven homers and 29 RBIs as a senior
hit .497 with five home runs and 36 RBI as a junior
was a running back on the football team
rushed for 1,280 yards and tallied 430 receiving yards as a senior.
Personal: Brad John Harper was born Aug. 31, 1979, in Fresno, Calif. ... son of Teresa and Jim Harper
brother, Brian, played on the Fresno State baseball team from 1998-99 and father, Jim, played baseball at Cal Poly
enjoys watching football and playing cards
favorite athlete is Trent Dilfer because of his ability to play the game and leadership skills
lists biggest athletics thrill as winning the Valley championship in 1996 at Madera High School.
Career Statistics
YEAR G-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.
1999 49-40 138 23 40 8 1 4 20 0 15 19 .290
2000 53-51 181 24 45 10 1 4 31 2 13 24 .249
2001 64-62 222 42 66 16 0 8 42 0 24 18 .297
Totals 166-153 541 89 151 34 2 16 93 2 52 61 .279
