John Olerud Statue Honors Baseball Icon | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Washington State University is honoring baseball legend John Olerud with a statue on October 23rd, celebrating his dual-threat greatness as both a powerhouse hitter and elite pitcher during his three stellar seasons with the Cougars. In 1988, he shattered records—hitting .460, leading WSU to a 52-win season, and becoming the only college player ever to win 15 games and hit 20 homers in one year. His pro career spanned 17 years, two World Series titles with the Blue Jays, three Gold Gloves, and a batting title, playing for teams like the Mets, Yankees, Mariners, and Red Sox. Already enshrined…