Article: MENDOZA LEADS BY EXAMPLE FOR NORTHRIDGE; EX-ROYAL STAR HAS RIGHT `ATTITUDE'.(NEWS)

Byline: Gerry Gittelson Daily News Staff Writer

Adrian Mendoza's contributions to the Cal State Northridge baseball team go beyond his batting and fielding stats.

The former Royal High School star is just a great guy to have on the team.

``Adrian Mendoza's attitude is as good as it gets,'' Northridge coach Mike Batesole said. ``I never have to worry about him, and I never have to follow him to classes or anything like that. He works hard and he practices hard - and he enjoys practicing. He's just a pleasure to coach.''

Mendoza, the starting first baseman, had his biggest game of the season on April 22 against USC, hitting a 10th-inning ...

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