DENVER – Grand Canyon outfielder David Walker and Bakersfield right-hander James Barragan have been named the Western Athletic Conference Baseball Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for March 3-9.
Walker, a junior from Gilbert, Ariz. (Perry HS), hit .533 (8-for-15) on the week with six runs, three RBI, one double, three walks and four stolen bases over a four-game series against Omaha. After going hitless in the series opener, Walker collected two hits in the second game and then went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs scored in the third contest. He was 2-for-3 with a run scored in the series finale, which included a season-best three stolen bases. Walker currently has reached base in six straight games, which is the longest current streak on the team.
Barragan, a junior from Bakersfield, Calif. (Stockdale SH), recorded his first career 9.0 inning complete game victory as he limited Cal State Northridge to four hits in Tuesday’s 4-1 Bakersfield win. Barragan gave up only one run as he struck out seven while only walking one. He faced just four above the minimum (31) as he needed 126 pitches for the win.
The other hitter of the week nominations: Chicago State junior outfielder Jordan Stroschein … New Mexico State sophomore infielder Derek Umphres … North Dakota senior infielder/designated hitter Zack Trygstad … Northern Colorado senior catcher Andrew Coffman … Sacramento State senior center fielder David Del Grande … Seattle U sophomore outfielder Landon Cray … Texas-Pan American junior infielder Jesus Garcia … Utah Valley junior outfielder Jordy Hart.
The other pitcher of the week nominations: Chicago State junior Ean McNeal … Grand Canyon sophomore Andrew Naderer … New Mexico State senior Christopher Bradley … Northern Colorado senior Josh Tinnon … Sacramento State sophomore Sutter McLoughlin … Texas-Pan American senior Kyle Tokunaga.