Pat Koerner (2024) - Hall of Fame - University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Hall of Fame

Pat Koerner

Induction

2024
Sport(s)

Baseball

Pat Koerner, a two-year standout and All-American baseball player for the Bronchos, put together a career that ranks as one of the best in school history during his time at Central in 1996 and 1997.

From Blanchard, Oklahoma, Koerner led the Bronchos to the NCAA Division II national championship game in 1997 – the best season in school history.

Koerner burst onto the scene in 1996, leading the Bronchos in several categories. He hit .391 in 48 games played, with 61 hits, 46 runs scored, and 40 RBIs. He led the team with 15 stolen bases as well. In 1997, he played in a school record 63 games as the Bronchos nearly captured a national title. Koerner hit .445 with 101 hits, 87 runs scored, and 71 RBIs to go along with 30 more stolen bases.

Koerner set the Central record for runs scored in a single season (87, 1997) and for career batting average (.423). His name appeared in the UCO Baseball record book eight times including the two records. He ranked second in single season hits (101), fifth in single season doubles (23) and single season RBIs (71), seventh in single season at bats (227), and ninth in single season batting average (.445) and career runs scored (133).

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