Lamar University Athletics

One of the best pitchers in Lamar University history, Julio Alonso was an integral part of LU becoming one of the top baseball programs in the region.

He earned All-Southland Conference honors in 1974 and 1975. He was named the SLC Pitcher of the Year in 1974 and earned NCAA All-District 6 recognition after posting a brilliant 11-1 mark and a sparkling 1.32 earned run average.

Alonso posted an 18-6 record over two years as he pitched against LU’s toughest competition. He set LU records for career earned run average (1.65) and best single-season winning percentage (.9917) in 1974.

His 1.32 ERA ranks among the best single-season marks in school history. At the time of his induction, he was second in career complete games (19) and third career winning percentage (.750). He threw the third no-hitter in LU history in a 6-0 win over UT Arlington in 1974.