SDSU's Sawyer, CC's Whiting Named Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week

SDSU's Sawyer, CC's Whiting Named Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week

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JESSE SAWYER, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

SO., CALGARY, ALBERTA/CENTRAL MEMORIAL HS
Sawyer earns Player of the Week honors after leading SDSU to a 3-2 week with a two-game series sweep over Missouri State last week. For the week, he batted .350 with six RBIs, four runs and seven hits. Sawyer hit a game-tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Jackrabbits a win in the 12th inning.

Also nominated: Tim Jallen, North Dakota State; Justin Wilson, Oakland; Tyler Metcalf, Western Illinois.


BOONE WHITING, CENTENARY

SO., OAKDALE, CALIF./OAKDALE HS
Whiting collects Pitcher of the Week honors after defeating No. 18 Arkansas last week. He threw 7.1 innings and struck out nine Razorback batters in the win to earn the win. It was the third time this season Whiting has fanned nine or more batters and he has a 1.50 ERA on the season.

Also nominated: Tyler Baatz, IPFW; Matt LaMothe, Oakland; Kirby Morsching, South Dakota State; Kyle Melling, Southern Utah; Eric Eden, Western Illinois.