Coaches Select Pierce’s Arnold as WSC’s Top Baseball Player

Pierce College outfielder Joey Arnold, described by Coach Bob Lofrano as the “heart and soul” of a team that won its second straight Western State Conference baseball title, has been named the WSC player of the year at the annual coaches’ meeting.

Arnold, a 6-foot, 165-pound sophomore, batted .338 with 23 walks and four home runs during the 20-game WSC season. After separating his left shoulder in a game last Thursday, Arnold came back with two hits in a 7-2 win over Ventura on Saturday that gave Pierce the conference title.

He was joined on the all-conference squad by teammates Jason Cohen (infield), Erik Martinez (outfield), Robby Welles (designated hitter) and Mike Eby (pitcher).

Ventura College Coach Gary Anglin was named the WSC coach of the year.