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Saelens voted Northwest Conference Pitcher of the Year

Pacific sophomore Nicholas Saelens was named the 2026 Northwest Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Year.

Selected by the NWC coaches, Saelens led the conference in strikeouts (93), innings pitched (91 2/3) and complete games (4). He was also one of three Boxers voted to the First Team All-NWC, along with outfielders Will Shelor and Trevor Kazahaya.

Shelor led the conference in batting average (.411) and hits (67). He finished second in doubles (14) and tied for third in runs scored (38). Kazahaya led the NWC in doubles (16) and finished fifth in hits (52).

Pacific sophomore Javin Hamura was voted Third Team All-NWC after hitting .310 with 24 runs and 25 RBIs in 27 games. 

Whitworth senior Kyle Memarian was voted NWC Player of the Year for the second straight season. George Fox freshman Joey Marasco was named Rookie of the Year. Whitworth's CJ Perry was selected Coach of the Year after leading the Pirates to the regular-season conference championship.

2026 All-Northwest Conference Baseball Team

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Players Mentioned

Javin Hamura

#59 Javin Hamura

UT
5' 6"
Sophomore
Trevor Kazahaya

#0 Trevor Kazahaya

RHP/IF/OF
6' 0"
Junior
Nicholas Saelens

#11 Nicholas Saelens

P/INF
6' 2"
Sophomore
Will Shelor

#21 Will Shelor

RHP/OF
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Javin Hamura

#59 Javin Hamura

5' 6"
Sophomore
UT
Trevor Kazahaya

#0 Trevor Kazahaya

6' 0"
Junior
RHP/IF/OF
Nicholas Saelens

#11 Nicholas Saelens

6' 2"
Sophomore
P/INF
Will Shelor

#21 Will Shelor

5' 11"
Junior
RHP/OF