Chris Clements

The former Pacific Grove hurler was named to the All-West Coast Conference baseball team for the University of Portland.

 Clements, who is a semifinalist for the National Pitcher of the Year, posted a 7-1 record this spring with a 1.69 earned run average -- the fifth lowest in school history.

 Having transferred from UC Santa Barbara, the right-handed Clements struck out 76 hitters in 86 innings. Opponents hit just .180 off  him.

Clement was named the WCC Pitcher of the Week three times, posting one shutout. His ERA is ranked No. 8 in the nation.

While at Pacific Grove, Clements was 16-0 as a junior, helping the Breakers to a school and county record 31-0 season and a Central Coast Section Division III title.