University of the Pacific

Recognized as one of the most talented pitchers in program history, John Strohmayer was a major contributor for Pacific Athletics throughout his life, especially on the 1968 Pacific Baseball team. 
  
In his time with the Tigers, Strohmayer was named a team captain twice as well as a Northern California Collegiate All-Star by the San Francisco Examiner in 1968.
  
Following his career in Stockton, Strohmayer was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 26th round of the 1968 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. After signing a $3,000 bonus with the A's, he was one of two players drafted in that round to reach the big leagues.
 
Completing two seasons in the farm system for Oakland in 1968 and 1969, Strohmayer was then selected by the Montreal Expos in the 1969 Rule V Draft. He suited up for the Expos for three and a half seasons, notching an 11-9 record and 4.48 ERA. Strohmayer's best season was in 1971, racking up 56 strikeouts and a 4.34 ERA in 114.0 of work for a 7-5 record.
 
In 1973, he was then claimed off waivers by the New York Mets, where he played for a season and a half. During his time in the Big Apple, he pitched 11.0 innings and recorded five strikeouts in seven appearances.