He spent just one year at the University of Arizona, but it was one of the most memorable seasons ever by a Wildcat pitcher. In his short,  but exceptional, UA career, he was names First-Team All-American and Pac-10 South Co-Plater of the Year, and he tied for the NCAA's lead in victories (18). At the time of his induction he held the school single season, Six- Pac records for wins (10), winning percentage (.909), innings pitched (91.0) and complete games (14). Erickson was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 1989 as a fourth round pick.