At the College World Series in 1983, Alabama defeated Michigan and Arizona State twice, but lost to Texas twice. Magadan was named the All-Tournament Team's first baseman, and also was selected as an AP All-American, was named the starting designated hitter on "The Sporting News"'s college All-America team, received College Player of the Year honors from "Baseball America" and won USA Baseball's Golden Spikes Award as the best amateur baseball player. His .439 career batting average is the SEC record and tenth best in NCAA history.