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There are five players at the College World Series listed at five feet eight inches or shorter and none had a better series than freshman, Keith Werman for the University of Virginia. Werman listed at 5′7″ and 140 pounds is the smallest player in Omaha in terms of height and weight (Tyler Hanover of LSU is listed at 5′6″ 163 pounds). At the bat, Keith went 6 for 10 with three RBI and three runs scored in the three games he played. In the field, he had 6 assists, 6 putouts, and 0 errors leading the University of Virginia to their first ever win at the College World Series.

Towering over Werman is Anthony Ranaudo, the number two pitcher for Louisiana State University at 6′7″ 231 pounds. Ranaudo has had a great series as well. Starting in two games he has pitched 9.1 innings, giving up 9 hits, but only 2 earned runs while striking out 8 and earning the win in his second start. Despite the difference of thirteen inches both players have had a significant impact on their teams success with LSU playing for the championship starting on Monday, June 22nd.

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