Irvine Players Named to Wallace Award Watch List

UC Irvine pitcher Scott Gorgen and outfielder Ollie Linton were named to the Brooks Wallace Award watch list the season after they took their once unknown Anteaters to the College World Series in Omaha last year.  According to CSTV, 148 baseball players were listed on the Brooks Wallace list, including players from every team that made it to the College World Series last year.

Gorgen, who is considered to be one of the best pitchers this year, will be no stranger to award watch lists by the time the season is over.  Gorgen is very accurate and will anchor the experienced pitching staff at UC Irvine.

Ollie Linton is one of the most exciting and energetic players I have ever watched at the College World Series.  He captured the hearts of the locals in Omaha last year who would frequently chant "Ollie! Ollie!"  I don't remember that he ever did to well at the plate, but somehow you just find yourself rooting for the guy unconsciously.