SAN BRUNO, Calif. — The West Coast Conference announced their coaches' preseason poll results today and Gaels' outfielder Kimiko Zapanta was one of 14 student-athletes chosen to the All-WCC Preseason Team. The sophomore was Saint Mary's lone representative selected to the team this year.
Zapanta was a star last season for the Gaels and was named Second Team All-WCC after an impressive freshman campaign. The Martinez, Calif. native broke the conference's single-season stolen base record and tied SMC's program record with 39 steals in 44 attempts.
Zapanta was also one of the Gaels' premier hitters from the leadoff spot with a .