CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – University of Hawai'i second baseman Kolten Wong was named to the 2011 Perfect Game College All-America Team. Wong receives his third all-America team selection this season, and second first-team honor. The announcement came today by Perfect Game USA.
Wong was recently selected in the first round with the 22nd overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. He had a fantastic season, starting 59 games this season, recording 48 runs scored, 11 doubles, three triples, 53 RBI, and led the Rainbows with seven homeruns. He also led the conference with 23 stolen bases and ranks third in on-base percentage (.492) and fourth in slugging percentage (.560), and was named All-WAC for the third time.
Perfect Game USA is devoted to furthering the development and career of the talented high school baseball player. To that end, Perfect Game USA produces the very highest national level individual player showcases and team tournaments all over the United States.
Wong helped guide the Rainbows (34-25) to a WAC co-regular season championship, their first since 1992. They earned the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, but fell in the title game to Fresno State.
2011 Perfect Game All-America Team
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