UH pitchers Magdaleno, Tomii named All-Big West first team
IRVINE, Calif. — University of Hawaii pitchers Isaiah Magdaleno and Tsubasa Tomii today were named to the All-Big West first team. “It’s a blessing, but I’ve got to keep working hard,” said Magdaleno, who also was named national pitcher of the week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Right-handed pitcher Hekili Robello was named to the second team. Outfielder/first baseman Ben Zeigler-Namoa and third baseman Tate Shimao received honorable mention. “To be all-conference in the Big West, which is the best baseball conference on the West Coast, is a tremendous honor,” UH coach Rich Hill said.
“To be recognized is phenomenal. It’s a good representation. ” Magdaleno, a junior right-hander, was mostly a catcher in high school when he signed with the Rainbow Warriors.
After an up-and-down freshman season in 2024, he became the ’Bows’ closer last year. This year, he moved back to the rotation, where he has excelled as the ’Bows’ series-opening starter. “I guess it was a good move,” pitching coach Keith Zuniga mused during today’s workout at Cicerone Field ahead of Big West Tournament.
In his past three starts, Magdaleno has pitched to a 0. 69 ERA and 0. 31 WHIP while averaging 13.