It is his claim that no corked bat or tainted ball has ever been as potent a weapon on the field of play as the mind of a knowledgeable ballplayer. It's the players' minds and their ability to use them. That's what makes the use of a bat, a ball and a glove brilliant. It's my job to help players find balance in their lives. I want to help them help themselves become what they want to be through the fundamentals of baseball.
Baseball is nothing more than another classroom in the educational process.
Really, baseball is a metaphor for life. As a result of his unique coaching style, Garrido has been ranked as one of the top three baseball teachers in the nation by major league directors of player development. Graduating from Fresno State in 1961, Garrido played three seasons for the Bulldogs and earned All-Conference recognition while also taking part in the 1959 College World Series. To salute his efforts at the school, Garrido was inducted into the Fresno State Hall of Fame in 1993 and remains, along with his predecessor Cliff Gustafson, as one of only nine men ever to both play and coach in the College World Series. Calif. Three years later, Garrido's collegiate coaching career would begin as he accepted the head job at San Francisco State in 1969.