Newberry College Athletics

James Conrad was one of the best pitchers to come through Newberry. The 1974 graduate helped lead Newberry to the program's first NAIA District 6 regular-season title in 1972, and the team also made the NAIA District 6 Playoffs four straight years. He also holds the school record for strikeouts in a game when he struck out 23 batters against Allen University in 1972.  

Conrad was selected All-State in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and All-District in 1973 and 1974. He led the team in wins and ERA his junior and senior years and in strikeouts as a sophomore, junior and senior. James also received the team's Outstanding Player Award each of his four years and was named Most Valuable Player in 1974.

Conrad has served as Vice President/General Manager of a large telephone company for the last 42 years.