Hawaii's Zeigler-Namoa takes a swing with Baseball Bat Bros.
Fresh off winning two of three games against UC-Santa Barbara, the University of Hawaii baseball team is gearing up for a three-game series against UC-Davis, starting Saturday.
The series victory this past weekend marked the program's first over a ranked opponent in 15 years, boosting the Rainbow Warriors' record to 14-5.
As the team gains attention for its hot start, a recent visit by the popular Baseball Bat-Bros YouTube series has added to the momentum. Host Will Taylor and first baseman Ben Zeigler-Namoa teamed up for a 2026 DeMarini Omega bat review at Les Murakami Stadium, which has garnered more than 300,000 views on YouTube. Zeigler-Namoa, a Lahaina native, relished the opportunity to showcase Hawaii baseball to a larger audience.
'This is one of the most underrated atmospheres in the country. And to have him here to showcase it, I think you could just tell by the traction that those videos were getting. How cool this place is. People are like, 'Wow, this place is amazing.' It was fun to showcase. The game has become so statistical, and now, with the internet and social media, reviews are a thing. It's just an awesome experience, and I'm happy we could help kids see this place. We had kids asking, 'How do I get here?' It's just a great feeling.'
On the season, Zeigler-Namoa has started all 19 games for UH. He's hitting .319 with five doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 14 walks, and 14 runs scored.
When asked if a future in bat reviews might be in the cards, Zeigler-Namoa was humble about his future but focused on his unquestioned plan to keep his cleats dug into Hawaiian soil.
'If Will wants me once in a while, sure. But I think this is my home, and I just want to stay in this community forever.'
It should be noted that the bat review at Murakami Stadium was not Zeigler-Namoa's first appearance with the Bat-Bros. He was previously featured in a review during his time at Yavapai College.
For a link to watch both videos, click here for the segment at Les Murakami Stadium.
Click here, for the 2022 episode at Yavapai College.
The Rainbow Warriors are back on the field Saturday night against UC-Davis. The game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at Les Murakami Stadium and will be televised on Spectrum Sports.
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