This year’s team has more depth in its pitching and its leadership, Inouye-Perez said. Each player has contributed with a strong work ethic that started in the preseason. After the team set a fall goal of getting as many players on the academic honor roll as possible, Inouye-Perez said 16 of 22 Bruins accomplished the feat. The achievement came during an especially grueling preseason practice schedule, Inouye-Perez said, with strength training and conditioning workouts in the early mornings five days a week.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 16, 2019 03:33 UTC