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Posted at 4:48 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Wright, Trapasso earn top all-WAC honors

By Stacy Kaneshiro
Advertiser Staff Writer

FRESNO, Calif. — Hawaii right-hander Steven Wright was named Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year, it was announced tonight at the pre-tournament banquet in Fresno, Calif.

Wright compiled a 10-2 record and 2.48 ERA in 14 starts over the course of the regular and conference season. He struck out 110 and walked 19 in 101 2/3 innings.

Mike Trapasso, who guided the Rainbows to a 40-13 overall and 17-6 record in the WAC, was named the conference's Coach of the Year.

Joining Wright on the All-WAC first team were first baseman Luis Avila, outfielder Robbie Wilder and relief pitcher Tyler Davis.

Rainbows selected to the All-WAC second team were second baseman Jon Hee, shortstop Eli Christensen, outfielder Matt Inouye and starting pitcher Justin Costi.