EUGENE – After a stellar regular season that helped lead Oregon to the NCAA Tournament, Aaron Zavala has been named the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year in a vote of the league's coaches. Zavala is the first Ducks' player to claim the conference honor.
In addition to being the player of the year, Zavala is one of five Ducks on the Pac-12 All-Conference Team and one of eight to earn conference accolades. Two Ducks were also named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team.
Joining Zavala on the all-conference team are starting pitcher Robert Ahlstrom, closer Kolby Somers, designated hitter Kenyon Yovan and first baseman Gabe Matthews.