
West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer announced the Baker Tilly WCL Pitcher and Player of the Week, Monday.
This week’s recipients are Victoria HarbourCats right-hander Thomas Bridges (Northwestern) and Marion Berries third baseman Paul Vazquez (Oregon State).
Bridges was stellar in his start against Ridgefield, July 5. He retired 18 of the 19 men he faced, including the first 12, and struck out five in six innings of work to earn the victory.
For the season, Bridges leads the West Coast League with a 0.35 ERA.
Vazquez batted .433 (13-for-30) with three doubles and three home runs. He led the Berries to a 5-2 week, including a series sweep of Yakima Valley and a series win against Portland.
He hit safely in all-seven games, scored nine runs and drove in 11.
About the West Coast League: The West Coast League is western North America’s premier summer collegiate baseball league. With teams ranging throughout Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alberta, the WCL offers top collegiate players the chance to compete at a high level, develop their skills, and showcase their talents in front of thousands of fans, MLB scouts, and national media. The WCL’s 20th Anniversary Season highlights include the WCL All-Star Game on July 16 and the WCL Championship Game on August 14.