vince fernandez

The Yakima Valley Pippins had the two of the top prospects in the West Coast League this summer, as Vince Fernandez and pitcher Nick Kern were honored by Perfect Game USA for their outstanding performances this summer.

After a successful inaugural season as a team, the accolades continue to roll in for the Yakima Valley Pippins and their players.

After a record-setting summer with the Yakima Valley Pippins, Vince Fernandez was honored by the West Coast League Tuesday as the league’s most valuable player, the first player from an expansion team to garner this accolade in WCL history.

A Yakima Valley Pippin has been named the West Coast League Player of the Week for the second time this season, the West Coast League and the Pippins have announced. Left-handed outfielder Vince Fernandez -- who's batting .500 with six doubles, a triple, a homer, 12 RBI and who's scored nine runs -- is the second Pippin to earn the honor...