Dallas Baptist University - Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

  • Kari Jobe - Christian music artist.
  • Phil King - Member of the Texas House of Representatives
  • Gwyn Shea - former Texas secretary of state (2002–2003) and a member of the Texas House of Representatives (1983–1993)

Graduates of DBU have gone on to play baseball in the major leagues. They include:

  • Billy Brewer - 7 year career
  • Lew Ford - Outfielder for Hanshin Tigers (played 5 years for Minnesota Twins)
  • Darren Hall - 5 year career
  • Les Lancaster - First DBU Alumnus to make it to the majors
  • Jason LaRue - Catcher for St. Louis Cardinals
  • Scott Mullen - 4 year career
  • Freddy Sanchez - Infielder for San Francisco Giants
  • Ben Zobrist - Infielder and Outfielder for Tampa Bay Rays

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