Matuszak Wins Player of the Year Among 12 Vaqueros Honored

By Jimmy Friery

The Santa Barbara City College Baseball team had 12 players earn all-conference honors, including William Matuszak who was named Western State Conference (WSC) North Player of the Year. 

Matuszak, the team's sophomore leadoff hitter, leads the lineup in just about every category. At the time of publication, all three numbers in his slash line are team-leading marks (.377.523.659). Him and fellow First Team selection Cole Ide are tied for the team lead in homers (10). Despite hitting leadoff, Matuszak's 42 RBIs are tied for second on the team, only behind Ide's 42. Finally, his 38 stolen bases are a single-season Vaquero record and second in the state this year.

First Team

William Matuszak
Sean Asperger
Cole Ide
Wylan Nelson
Max Collins

Second Team

Bradley Cekada
Lucas Carlisle
Jaxson Hoye
Cedar Cline

Honorable Mention

Cooper Tinkey
Adam Tripp
Parker Hellekson

Superlatives

Player of the Year: William Matuszak
Pitcher of the Year: Wylan Nelson
Freshman of the Year: Wylan Nelson
Gold Glove: Lucas Carlisle, William Matuszak, Sean Asperger