Greg Ellena
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Greg Ellena was a designated hitter who is most notable for winning the 1985 College World Series
1985 College World Series
The 1985 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 31 to June 11. The thirty-ninth tournament champion was the University of Miami, coached by Ron Fraser. The Most Outstanding Player was Greg Ellena of the University of Miami.-Participants:-Game results:*...

 Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...

 award while a junior at University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...

. He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award. The others are Dan Smith
Dan Smith (minor league pitcher)
Daniel Arthur Smith was a pitcher who is most notable for winning the 1982 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a junior at University of Miami. He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award...

, Pat Burrell
Pat Burrell
Patrick Brian "Pat" Burrell , nicknamed "Pat the Bat," is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed...

 and Charlton Jimerson
Charlton Jimerson
Charlton Maxwell Jimerson is a guest co-host for Life Beyond The League. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.-Early life:...

.

He never played professionally. He did however bat 1.000 in exhibition games against major league teams while in college.

Ellena graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked for Florida Power and Light and Dominion Power.
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