Email: marks@tabor.edu

Phone: 620-947-3121 ext. 1631

Length of time at Tabor: Since 2008

Athletic background

In his college career from 1985 to 1988, Standiford hit 69 home runs, a mark that still stands as the all-time team record. As a senior, he led the Shockers in runs, doubles, RBI's, and set the single-season home run record (28). He capped of his senior season by leading the Shockers to the 1988 College World Series, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team. He also earned All-American honors by Collegiate Baseball, and second-team honors by Baseball America.

Called "the most prolific power hitter in Shocker baseball history," Standiford has since been inducted to the Wichita State Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame, the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame, and the Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.

After being drafted in the 16th round by the San Francisco Giants in 1988, Standiford has for the past 13 years operated Wichita Sluggers, a 50,000 square foot baseball academy and athletic complex, helping young players sharpen their skills. He has helped more than 100 athletes advance to college-level baseball.

More about Mark Standiford (from the Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame)

• Delivered a Shocker-record 69 home runs in his career, including a season-best 28 as a senior in 1988 when the Shockers made their second College World Series appearance.

• He hit a home run every 13.7 at-bats.

• Led the Shockers in home runs in three of his four years.

• Established a team and NCAA record with 94 career doubles.

• Finished his career ranked among the top five leaders in 12 Shocker career offensive categories.

• His 301 career RBI ranked third behind only the totals of Phil Stephenson and Joe Carter.

• Posted a career .426 batting average in NCAA post-season action in 1985, ¹87 and ¹88.

• Named All-College World Series in 1988 after hitting .563.

• Chosen a first-team All-American in 1988 by Collegiate Baseball Magazine.

• In 1988, he led the Shockers in hits (95), runs (81), doubles (26), homers (28) and RBI (97 .

• Named a second-team Freshman All-American in 1985 after belting a team-high 16 home runs.

• A member of the silver medal-winning U.S. team that competed in the 10-team International Cup Tournament in Cuba in 1987.

• Two times named first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference .

• Signed by the San Francisco Giants in 1988.

Family

Standiford and his wife, Renee, have been married for 18 years. They have a son, Blake, and a daughter, Taylor, who are 13 years-old twins. The family worships at Westlink Church in Wichita.