Susie Bugliarello (2020) - Hall of Fame

Sacramento State

Hall of Fame

Played at Sacramento State from 1994-97.
A three-time All-American and three-time all-region selection, Bugliarello carved out a remarkable career as a Hornet pitcher. She remains one of just two athletes in school history (from any sport) to garner All-America accolades on three occasions during the school's Div. I era.
The program's Div. I career leader in innings (779), appearances (117), wins (72), games started (109), complete games (102), shutouts (43), strikeouts (945), no-hitters (6) and strikeouts per 7 innings (8.5).
Went 72-38 with a 1.03 ERA, had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4.4-to-1, and limited the opposition to a .172 batting average. In 1995, she finished third in the nation with a 0.59 ERA while helping lead the Hornets to a 40-15 record, a berth in the NCAA Regionals, and a No. 8 ranking in the final national polls.
One of just four athletes from any sport in Sacramento State history to compete in the Olympic Games when she pitched for Italy in 2000 and 2004. In the 2000 Olympic Games, Bugliarello struck out 15 batters in a 1-0 shutout win over Cuba which tied an Olympics record for strikeouts, originally set by Lisa Fernandez in 1996.
Had her number (#17) by Sacramento State
Was a second team All-American in 1995 and 1996, and a third team All-American in 1997.
Opponents hit just .169 against Bugliarello during her career.

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