Ousted Hawaii baseball team begins preparing for next season
IRVINE, Calif. — After its season ended on Wednesday at the Big West Tournament, the Hawaii baseball team was informed the next available return flight to Hawaii would be on Saturday. That forced the coaches to work remotely.
And as they have proven, the remote does not feature a pause. “Zero pause,” said UH coach Rich Hill. “It’s pedal-to-the-metal in terms of recruiting, exit meetings, all the stuff you have to do to end the season.
Get guys back on campus, and then get them out (to summer leagues). And just all that recruiting. ” The Rainbow Warriors have been bracing for another makeover.
Seventeen seniors were celebrated at the ’Bows’ home finale. The ’Bows could lose more players when the month-long NCAA transfer portal opens on June 1. The three-day, 20-round Major League Baseball Draft in mid-July might impact the ’Bows starting rotation.
Isaiah Magdaleno, who was named to the All-Big West first team, and Hekili Robello, a second-team selection, are considered draft prospects. Shortstop Elijah Ickes also is considered a prospective draft choice. All three completed their junior year — a standing that gives them the most bargaining leverage because of the option to return to school.
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