Whisler honored by the Pac-10
UCLA first baseman/pitcher Wes Whisler was named the Pac-10
Freshman of the Year on Tuesday. The Noblesville, Ind. native also
made the All-Pac-10 team.
Whisler, who was recently invited to the U.S. National Team
trials in mid-June, tied teammate Adam Berry for the conference
home-run title with 18 round-trippers and batted .320. In
conference games alone, Whisler hit .388 while belting 13
homers.
On the mound, Whisler went 5-2 with a 4.06 earned-run
average.
Berry earned an All-Pac-10 honorable mention along with catcher
Josh Arhart, right fielder Ben Francisco, catcher Casey Grzecka,
pitcher Mike Kunes and second baseman Ryan Rasmussen.
USC catcher Alberto Concepcion was named the Conference Player
of the Year while Stanford’s Jeremy Guthrie was the Pitcher
of the Year.
USC’s Mike Gillespie, who led his team to its second
straight conference title, was the Coach of the Year.
Compiled by Dylan Hernandez, Daily Bruin Senior Staff.