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Baseball Athletes of the Week
2019 NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 8
Click to enlarge imageLOGAN GERLING • TACOMA
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Logan Gerling, Gig Harbor HS, Gig Harbor, WA.
Sophomore starter Logan Gerling increased his record on the year to 9-0 with an 8 inning no-hit shutout of Pierce. Gerling struck out 10 while only walking one Pierce hitter to record the 10-0 victory. The right-hander is 1st in the NWAC with 9 wins and 5th in strike outs with 77. Tacoma will host Skagit Valley and Lane in their Super Regional.
"Logan was absolutely dominate this past weekend, said Titan head coach Ryan Mummert. "He competed with 3 pitches and got better as the game went on. He has been good for us all year and our guys play at another level when he he takes the mound."
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - MAY 15
Matt James, Ferndale HS, Ferndale, WA.
James helped Yakima secure the second seed in the East with another powerful week at the plate. Against Big Bend and Walla Walla, he launched 2 home runs and 2 doubles for 5 RBIs. Yakima will host Chemeketa and Bellevue in a double-elimination Super Regional with the winner heading to the NWAC tournament. This is James second baseball hitter of the week selection this season.
Yaks head coach Kyle Krustangel had this to say about his slugger, "Matt has worked extremely hard these last 8 months to develop as a hitter and be a true power hitter with a foul pole to foul pole homerun pop. Matt has maintained a high batting average with an impressive 11 homeruns."
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 7
Click to enlarge imageMITCH LINES • LOWER COLUMBIA
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Mitch Lines, Hockinson HS, Battle Ground, WA.
Lower Columbia ace Mitch Lines turned in an outstanding performance during a pivotal weekend of West Region play. In a 9-0 win, Lines pitched 7 strong innings only allowing 2 hits and striking out 9. The win gives him a 5-1 record on the year with a 2.17 ERA for LCC who is tied for 1st with rival Tacoma.
"Mitch was once again efficient with four pitches for strikes, locating the fastball on both sides of the dish," said Red Devil head coach Eric Lane. "The most impressive part is his ability to compete and stay focused on each pitch."
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - MAY 8
Garrett Gants, Newport HS, Bellevue, WA.
Freshman outfielder Garrett Gants helped lead Bellevue to a playoff berth this weekend from both sides of the plate. The switch hitter hit .636 in four games including 2 doubles, a triple and 2 home runs. His 9 RBIs helped the Bulldogs take 3 of 4 on weekend to push them one game back of 2nd place Edmonds. Gants is currently top 5 in the NWAC in doubles and triples.
"Gants has been one of our top freshmen to contribute immediately because of his poise he carries as an athlete," said Bulldog head coach Mark Yoshino. "Garrett's been the poster child of what we've preached to our freshmen-loaded squad that is having a lights out season so far, 'Just because we're young doesn't mean we can't be good. Why wait til next year when we have the talent to be good now.'"
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 6
Click to enlarge imageTYLER STRICKLAND
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Tyler Strickland, Great Falls HS, Great Falls, MT.
Despite facing a tough Spokane team at home, Strickland was able to pitch his way to a 2-0 win over the Sasquatch. He finished the day going 8 innings strong while scattering 9 hits for 0 earned runs. His great outing helps give the Chukars a much needed win in the perennially tough East Region.
"Tyler threw a fantastic game!" exclaimed Chukar head coach Steve Luby. "He was hitting his spots, changing speeds, and our defense behind him made some clutch plays. I’m so proud of Tyler and our team- they just compete everyday!"
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - MAY 1
Cody Russell, Curtis HS, University Place, WA.
Pierce’s speedy freshman shortstop connected on 12 of his 19 at bats for the week to finish with a .632 average. After reaching base, he swiped 14 bases in the 4-game series against Green River. Russell leads the NWAC now in stolen bases with 27 (caught stealing only 1 time). Lead by Russell’s speed and defense, Pierce has won 11 of their last 12 to move into a 3-way tie atop the West with Tacoma and Lower Columbia at 14-3.
"Cody had an outstanding weekend, said Raider head coach Kevin Davis. "He was relaxed at the plate and put good swings on the baseball. On the bases he was a terror, it seemed like he stole every bag. To top it off, defensively he made one of the best plays I've seen all year at shortstop. It was fun to watch him play this weekend!"
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 5
Click to enlarge imageJACKSON HOLSTAD
SOPHOMORE • RIGHT FIELDER
Jackson Holstad, Central HS, Monmouth, OR.
In a 3-win week for the Storm, Holstad went 9/17 with 2 doubles and 2 home runs against South Region opponents Lane and Clark. He also drove in 8 runs and scored 8 on his own to help Chemeketa improve to 21-12 on the year.
"Jackson has been a consistent presence in our order all year and a catalyst for our success," said Storm head coach JJ Mascolo. "He is a very multidimensional player and is one of the toughest outs in our league. He has become a very good outfielder and an exceptional base runner being 15 of 16 on stolen bases. With his power/speed combo he’s one of the most versatile players in our league."
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - APRIL 23
Dawson Day, Centennial HS, Gresham, OR.
Day spun an impressive 6-0 victory over a strong 5th-ranked Linn-Benton club to help Mt. Hood move into 2nd place in the South. Day went 6 innings allowing only 1 hit while striking out 14 of 24 batters he faced. Offensively, the lefty also went 8 for 20 at the plate with 4 extra base hits.
"Dawson's performance against LBCC was one of the most dominant I have seen in a while," exclaimed Saints head coach Bryan Donohue. "14 strikeouts in 6 innings of work against a quality lineup doesn't happen very often. One of the greatest aspects of his outing was the amount of tough battles that Linn Benton's hitters gave him in big situations, but Dawson found a way to get the job done every time he needed to.
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 4
Click to enlarge imageJOHAH CALLAGHAN
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Jonah Callaghan, Naches Valley HS, Yakima, WA.
In his only start of the week, the sophomore lefty tossed a no-hit shutout against Big Bend. Callaghan was just one walk away from perfection but still managed to strike out 16 along the way. The complete game brings his season ERA down to 1.35 (6th in the NWAC).
"From early on in Jonah's (Jeb's) outing, I knew it was going to be special," said CBC head coach Brent Wyatt. "He was locating his fastball well and getting a lot of swing and misses. He only threw eight off-speed pitches the whole outing. That in itself just says how dominant his fastball was. He had a ton of movement and threw it where he wanted and mixed speeds well. Good things happen when a pitcher figures out how to change speeds with his fastball. It has been fun watching Jeb develop into the pitcher and young man that he is!"
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - APRIL 17
David Gibons, Redmond HS, Redmond, WA.
The two-way player did most of his damage from the batter’s box this week against division opponent Olympic. During the 4-game series, Gibons hit .412 (7/17) with 2 doubles and 2 home runs while driving in 8 runs helping Edmonds sweep the Rangers to gain sole possession of 2nd place in the North.
"Gibby had a great weekend," said Triton head coach Scott Kelly. "And he is showing why he is one of the best two way players in the NWAC!.
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 3
Click to enlarge imageJUSTIN VANDEBRAKE
SOPHOMORE • OUTFIELDER
Justin VanDeBrake, West Valley HS, Yakima, WA.
In 3 games last week VanDeBrake had 8 hits, 4 doubles, a home run, 7 RBIs, 6 runs and 3 stolen bases. His batting average was .667 and he had a slugging percentage of 1.250.
His season batting average of .356 is 18th in the league and his 26 RBIs ranks 4th.
"Justin is having a great year and is showing why he is one the best hitters in the NWAC," said Titan head coach Ryan Mummert. "He is currently leading the Conference in Hits and Doubles, as well as top 5 in many of the offensive categories. Justin is a catalyst for our team and a big part of our success this year. He is committed to Washington State University."
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - APRIL 11
Seth Kuykendall, Gonzaga Prep HS, Spokane, WA.
Kuykendall tossed an 8 inning complete game win with 8 strikeouts. He has a season 2.60 ERA and is currently 1st in complete games (2) and shutouts (2) and second in wins (5).
"Seth has been as consistent as you can be this year!," exclaimed YVC head coach Kyle Krustangel. "He has given us a quality outing each time he touches the ball. Seth is a great example of process over outcome. He is coming off his second complete game shutout!"
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 2
Click to enlarge imageJACOB MELTON
FRESHMAN • CENTER FIELDER
Jacob Melton, South Medford HS, Medford, OR.
In 4 games, Melton had a .357 batting average, 5 runs, 5 hits, a triple and 2 home runs to go with 8 RBIs and 4 stolen bases. His slugging average was .929.
Melton is putting up staggering numbers this season. The freshman is currently 1st in triples (5), total bases (56) & slugging percentage (.929); 2nd in batting average (.357) & hits (31), 3rd in RBIs (24), 6th runs (23), , 9th in on base percentage (.494) and 11th stolen bases (9).
“Jacob continues to be a real competitive, clutch bat in the middle of our order as well as being a captain out in center field," said Roadrunner head coach Andy Peterson. "The progress he has made and work he has put in is unmatched. He is a real pleasure to watch play baseball.”
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - APRIL 3
Zach Boswell, Snohomish HS, Snohomish, WA.
Boswell had a 7 inning 1-hit shutout complete game against Bellevue with 8 strikeouts this past week. He is currently 3-1 on the season with 2 complete games and 2 shutouts (both marks are tops in the league).
"Zach did a great job living on the edges with all pitches against an explosive offense," said Trojan head coach JoJo Howie. "We are very happy with how he is getting better and learning after each outing."
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
2019 NWAC & Under Armour Baseball Athletes of the Week - Week 1
Click to enlarge imageLUKE TEDRICK
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Luke Tedrick, Federal Way HS, Federal Way, WA.
In 35 innings (league high), Tedrick has tallied an outstanding 0.77 ERA (4th in league) and 33 strikeouts (8th) to help lead the top-ranked Tritons to a 15-4 preseason record. He has only allowed four walks, 6 doubles, no triples and a single home run while striking out an average 8.49 batters per game.
"Luke has been outstanding all season, but really made great starts when we needed him too.'" said Edmonds head coach Scott Kelly. "Always competing and working hard to keep his team in games."
NWAC ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - MARCH 28
Matt James, Ferndale HS, Ferndale, WA.
James was a hitting machine for the Yaks in the preseason. In 15 games, he turned in a .404 batting average with 18 runs, 21 hits, 5 doubles, 4 homers, 16 RBIs and 11 walks to go with 6 stolen bases.
“Matt is a dynamic hitter who has the ability to put up power numbers while being a hitter that hits for a high average," said Yakima Valley head coach Kyle Krustangel. "Matt was at Notre Dame last year and has signed a letter of intent to East Carolina for next year!
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Mead, Washington, is awarding a Vullo bat engraved with the student athlete's name to each NWAC Baseball and Softball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com and check out their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 8
Click to enlarge imageTYLER PARKER
SOPHOMORE • CENTER FIELDER
Tyler Parker, Liberty HS, Hillsboro, OR
Tyler slugged his way to player of the week with an impressive campaign at the plate. He mashed 6 extra base hits including 4 home runs and a triple while finishing the week going 9 for 16 (.563). The Sophomore outfielder finishes the season as Clackamas’ leading hitter at .301 with 9 home runs and 31 RBIs.
“Tyler is a treat in the middle of the line up with power to go deep at any time," said Cougar head coach Jim Hoppel. " he is a great center fielder with lots of speed to cover the whole field. It was always good to see Tyler at the plate and see what he was going to do, he is such a strong athlete and really dedicates himself to the game everyday”
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - May 16
Eli Herrick, Puyallup HS, Puyallup, WA
Herrick turned in an outstanding performance against 7th ranked Everett going 7 innings and allowing only one hit. He struck out 12 batters on his way to a 9-1 victory. Among the top pitchers in the NWAC with a 0.63 ERA, Eli has not started very many games but when he’s in, he’s effective.
“As we get down to crunch time, we had to move Eli from his relief role, which he excelled at last year, into the starting rotation," said Bulldog head coach Mark Yoshino. "A one-hitter with 12 strikeouts against a ranked team is pretty impressive considering he hasn't started since mid-March. Even though he has not been a starter, Eli's numbers have shown that he is one of the top pitchers in the NWAC.”
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 7
Click to enlarge imageBRENDAN ECKLEBARGER
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Brendan Ecklebarger, Redmond HS, Redmond, WA
The Bellevue sophomore spun a 7-inning no-hitter while striking out 8 and only allowing 1 walk. Ecklebarger lowered his ERA to an impressive 1.97 in 50 IP. He improves to 3-1 on the year for surging Bellevue.
“Brendan has been a key player in the recent upswing of our team in the playoff race," said Bulldog head coach Mark Yoshino "His competitiveness, coachability, and improvement from the beginning of the year are reasons why he has emerged as a leader on our team and has been one of the reasons for our improved record in the second half of league play.”
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - May 10
Hudson Byorick, Auburn-Mountainview HS, Auburn, WA
Hudson lead the way for the Raiders who took 3 of 4 against division rival Tacoma. Byorick smashed 4 extra base hits including 2 home runs to go with 6 RBI’s and 4 runs. He continues to be one of the top hitters for Pierce who has turned around a rough start to the season.
“Hudson is a grinder, he has worked his tail off to even be on the field this year after missing the entire 2017 season with a shoulder injury that required surgery," said Raider head coach Kevin Davis. "He is having an electric year for us all-around and is a huge threat in the middle of the lineup. It's been awesome getting the chance to watch his hard work and determination pay off."
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 6
Click to enlarge imageJARED AKIN
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Jared Akin, Liberty HS, Hillsboro, OR., completed a key shutout win against Pierce only allowing 2 hits and facing the minimum 27 batters. Akin has lowered his ERA to 3.40 (1.78 conference) and improved to 3-2 on the year (3-0 conference) for the West leading Red Devils.
“Jared was outstanding this weekend commanding three pitches, keeping hitters off balance," said Red Devil head coach Eric Lane. "This was one of the most efficient complete games I have ever seen.”
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - May 2
Brayden Olson, Rogers HS, Spokane, WA., topped all qualified hitters in average (.706) while collecting 12 hits and 7 RBI’s in 4 games. Olson leads the Sasquatch in batting with a .476 average and 30 hits. He is amongst the top hitters in the NWAC in average.
“Brayden was outstanding all week," said Sasquatch head coach Bryan Winston. "This past week is a testament to Brayden and the work he has put in. He looked comfortable at the plate and picked us up numerous times. He was a big reason why we went 4-0 on the week.”
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 5
Click to enlarge imageJT STRICKLER
SOPHOMORE • CATCHER
JT Strickler, Rocky Mountain HS / Meridian, ID., went 10 for 22 at the plate with 2 doubles, a triple, 10 runs and 15 RBIs. He also reached base on 5 HBP.
Strickler's .382 batting average is now 8th best in the league.
"JT was excellent this week," said Red Devil coach Eric Lane. "He played hard for his team."
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 25
Will Smith, Shorewood HS / Shoreline, WA., collected a pair of wins to improve his record to 6-0 allowing only a pair of earned runs in 16 innings with 19 strikeouts.
Smith's 6 wins now ranks 3rd in the NWAC while his 1.12 ERA is 6th best and his 50 strikeouts is 12th best.
"Will competed at a high level all day, said Triton head coach Scott Kelly. "He was in command of all his pitches, when that happens Will is very tough to beat!
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Spokane, is awarding an personalized engraved bat to each NWAC Baseball Batter of the Week during the month of April. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com or check out their YouTube video. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 4
Click to enlarge imageDALTON HARUM
SOPHOMORE • OUTFIELDER
Dalton Harum , Wenatchee HS / Wenatchee, WA.,had 11 hits in 24 at bats with 6 home runs, 15 RBIs and 8 runs. He also reached base another 6 times on walks/HBP.
Harum leads the league in RBIs with 37, is second in homers with 9 and has the third best batting average with a .402 mark.
"The week Dalton put together was scary," said Knights head coach Zach Clanton. "Every single time he came up you had a feeling he was going to do something special. Some guys will never hit 6 home runs in a season, let alone in a week. His approach is much improved and the confidence he is going to the plate with is on another level."
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 18
Bryce Mulcahy, St. Helens HS / St. Helens, OR.,
"Bryce was electric on Friday vs Clark as he struck out 11 and walked 2 over 6.0 innings," said Titan head coach Josh Blunt. "8 of the 11 K's were swinging. Mulcahy gave up 1 hit and that runner was thrown out stealing. He had command of good breaking ball and established his fastball early."
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Spokane, is awarding an personalized engraved bat to each NWAC Baseball Batter of the Week during the month of April. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com or check out their YouTube video. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 3
Click to enlarge imageCOLE MCKENZIE • YAKIMA VALLEY
SOPHOMORE • CENTER FIELDER
Cole Mckenzie, Billings HS / Billings, MT., went 7 for 11 at the plate with 3 doubles, a triple, a homer, 7 RBIs, 7 walks and 10 runs to lead the 2nd-ranked Yaks to a four game sweep of Treasure Valley and Wenatchee Valley.
“Cole had a big week for us in all phases of the game, Cole is the reigning NWAC East MVP and does a great job setting the tone batting leadoff for us! Any time you can have that kind of production from the leadoff spot it is going to be a good week for the team!”
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 11
Brock Townsend, Churchill HS / Eugene, OR., pitched only 2 batters over the minimum (29) allowing 3 hits, 0 walks and striking out 5. Townsend was able to go all 9 innings on a grand total of 90 pitches. Townsend's 1.64 ERA is 12th best in the conference.
"Brock was extremely efficient against Chemeketa on Friday," said Roadrunner head coach Ryan Gibson. "To throw 9 complete without walking any and doing so with 90 pitches shows how consistent of a strike thrower he is. In a weekend where our staff had multiple quality outings, Brock's stood out!
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Spokane, is awarding an personalized engraved bat to each NWAC Baseball Batter of the Week during the month of April. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com or check out their YouTube video. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 2
Click to enlarge imageTHOMAS SCHEFFLER • WENATCHEE VALLEY
SOPHOMORE • PITCHER
Thomas Scheffler, Lake Washington HS / Kirkland, WA., pitched a gem against Blue Mountain last week to improve his record to 3-0 on the season. The 6'6" right hander tossed a three hit shutout with 16 strikeouts while issuing zero walks. Scheffler is now tied for the league's top mark in strikeouts with 41.
"We had to win and our ace threw the best game I have ever seen in this league," said Knights head coach Zach Clanton. "From pitch 1 to 117 the fastball was electric and he commanded the breaking ball for strikes. The tempo and the intensity that he pitched at was fun to watch. Not going to be a ton of arms better than this guy on a weekly basis."
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 4
Johnny Sage, West Valley, HS / Spokane, WA., reached base 13 times on 7 hits including 3 doubles and 1 home run to go with 6 walks while avoiding any strikeouts. He accounted for 6 runs and 4 RBIs while accumulating a .636 batting average over 4 games for the 2nd-ranked Yaks.
“Sage is a Northern Colorado commit with a next level approach," said YVC head coach Kyle Krustangel. "He was on base 13 out of 18 plate appearances. Johnny is off to a great start and has lead the way to the Yaks' great start.”
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Spokane, is awarding a bat to each NWAC Baseball Batter of the Week during the month of April. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com or check out their YouTube video. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
2018 Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week - Week 1
Click to enlarge imageTUCKER STROUP
PIERCE • FRESHMAN • PITCHER
Tucker Stroup, Timberline HS / Lacey, WA., pitched a three hit, nine strikeout shutout of third-ranked Everett helping the Raiders to a 7-0 win. Stroup is now 2-1 on the season with a 2.00 ERA.
"Over the past few months, Tucker has started to grow into the potential that we saw when we recruited him to Pierce," said Raider head coach Kevin Davis. "He’s become one of the leaders of our young pitching staff, and we’re looking forward to even more growth as the season progresses."
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - MARCH 29
Elijah Johnson (Chehalis, WA / W.F. West HS) helped lead fifth-ranked Tacoma to four wins over Skagit Valley and Big Bend. Johnson had 6 hits in 12 at bats for a .500 batting average. He reached base a total of 18 times in the four games and blasted a pair of home runs including a grand slam. He also collected 6 runs and 10 RBI's to go with 2 stolen bases. Johnson is now batting .392 (16th in the NWAC) with 17 RBIs (16th)
"Elijah has really made a jump this year," said Titan head coach Ryan Mummert. "He was one of the guys I thought could breakout in his 2nd year and he has done just that and maybe even more. He is a tremendous worker and is a big key for our success this Spring."
NOTE: Vullo Bat Company, based in Spokane, is awarding a bat to each NWAC Baseball Batter of the Week. Visit Vullo online at vullobatcompany.com or check out their YouTube video. All bats are hand crafted in the Northwest.
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageDALTON CHAPMAN
EVERETT - SOPHOMORE - PITCHER
Dalton Chapman, West Anchorage HS / Anchorage, AK, pitched a 7 inning complete game no-hitter with 6 strikeouts to earn his sixth win on the season.
Chapman is currently 6th in the NWAC in ERA (1.71) his 6 win is 10th and his 56 strikeouts is 16th.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - MAY 9
Lower Columbia freshman Ricky Muzzy, South Whidbey HS / Freeland, WA, helped the Red Devils to three wins over 7th-ranked Tacoma last week. He had 8 hits in 13 at bats for a .615 batting average including a triple, an RBI while scoring 5 runs.
Muzzy is currently batting .338 on the season.
Under Armour Baseball Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageGRANT HARRIS
BELLEVUE - FRESHMAN - OUTFIELD
Grant Harris, Inglemoor HS / Bothell, WA, helped lead fifth-ranked Bellevue to three wins over top-ranked Everett in a four game series.
Harris had 6 hits in 14 at bats for a .429 batting average. He blasted a pair of three run homers including one against Everett pitching ace Curtis Bafus. He also collected 5 runs, a double and 4 walks against the league's third ranked pitching staff.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - MAY 9
Yakima Valley freshman Gerald Hein, Kennewick HS / Kennewick, WA, led the Yaks to victory over Spokane pitching 8 shutout innings with 9 strikeouts while allowing only 2 hits.
Hein currently leads the NWAC in strikeouts with 77 and is 18th in ERA (2.38).
Baseball Under Armour Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageNIC ANDERSON
EVERETT - FRESHMAN - SHORTSTOP
Nic Anderson, Marysville-Pilchuck HS / Marysville, WA, went 9 of 18 at the plater for a .500 batting average including 4 doubles and a home run to score 4 runs and drive in 12 RBIs to lead the Trojans to a 4-1 record on the week including 3 wins over top-ranked Edmonds.
Anderson is now batting .352 on the season. He is 5th in the league in doubles and 17th in RBIs.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - MAY 3
Chemeketa sophomore Kordell Vasbinder, Skyview HS / Vancouver, WA, was named Pitcher of the Week. Vasbinder tossed a 3 hit shutout over Clark with 6 strikeouts. He has now thrown 16 consecutive scoreless innings.
Vasbinder is currently 2nd in the NWAC in wins with 7 and a 2.37 ERA.
Baseball Under Armour Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageCURTIS BAFUS
EVERETT - SOPHOMORE - PITCHER
Curtis Bafus, Inglemoor HS / Woodinville, WA, pitched a 7 inning perfect game against Olympic College to improve his record to 3-1 on the season. Bafus struck out 9 of the 21 batters he faced improving his ERA to 1.92.
He is currently second in the NWAC in strikeouts with 59 and his ERA ranks 8th in the league.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 25
Bellevue freshman Brennen Hancock, Cascade HS / Everett, WA, was named Player of the Week. In four games last week, he went 9 of 15 at the plate for a .600 BA, including 4 doubles, 2 home runs and collected 9 RBIs to go with the 4 runs he scored.
Hancock is currently sixth in the league in doubles and is hitting for a .305 batting average.
Baseball Under Armour Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageTAYLOR DAVIS
LOWER COLUMBIA - SOPHOMORE - PITCHER/UTILITY
Taylor Davis, Todd Beamer HS / Federal Way, WA, appeared in five LCC wins over the week. In 18 at bats he had 9 hits including a double and a homer to tally 11 RBIs and 5 runs and a stolen base. He also helped on the mound collecting a 5 inning win allowing no runs.
Davis in now #2 in the NWAC in pitching wins (5). He is second on LCC's roster in batting average (.370) and third in RBIs (18).
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 17
Click to enlarge imageYakima Valley sophomore Hunter Boyd, Moses Lake HS / Moses Lake, WA, was named Pitcher of the Week. He pitched a 9 inning shutout over Spokane allowing no runs on 5 hits and 8 strikeouts.
Boyd is currently #2 in the league in strikeouts with 52.
Baseball Under Armour Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageNATHANIEL SAGDAHL
EDMONDS - FRESHMAN - CATCHER
Nathaniel Sagdahl, Decatur HS / Federal Way, WA, helped lead Edmonds to a 3-1 series against 3rd-ranked Bellevue over the week. In the four games, Sagdahl had 9 hits in 17 at bats for a .529 BA. He tallied 6 runs, 4 doubles, 1 home run, 10 RBIs and additionally reached base twice on 2 HBP.
On the season, Sagdahl is 4th in batting average (.418) and 11th in RBIs (23). He has played flawless defense with no errors.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 10
Click to enlarge imagePierce sophomore Mac McCarty, South Kitsap HS / Port Orchard, WA, was named Pitcher of the Week. McCarty tossed a nine inning complete game win, allowing three hits and no earned runs on 12 strikeouts.
Baseball Under Armour Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageAUSTIN PINORINI
BELLEVUE - SOPHOMORE - CATCHER
Austin Pinorini, Cascade HS / Everett, WA, had 10 hits on 27 at bats for a .417 batting average with 6 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 12 RBIs, 7 runs, 0 strikeouts and reached base an additional 2 times on a walk and HBP.
Pinorini now ranks 9th in the league in RBIs with 20.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - APRIL 3
Click to enlarge imageSouthwestern Oregon sophomore Dylan Pearce, Crater HS / Central Point, OR, was named the Pitcher of the Week. Pearce went 8 scoreless innings giving up 4 hits and a base on balls while striking out 14 batters.
Pearce ranks ninth in the NWAC in ERA with 1.39 and is 5th in strikeouts with 36.
Baseball Under Armour Player of the Week & NWAC Players of the Week
Click to enlarge imageMITCHELL COX
SPOKANE - SOPHOMORE - OUTFIELDER
Mitchell Cox, Shadle Park HS / Spokane, WA, batted .563 in 4 wins over Skagit Valley last week. Cox 9 hits with 2 base on balls, 4 runs, 2 home runs and 6 RBIs.
Cox is currently 8th in the league in batting average (.429) and tied for 3rd in home runs with 3.
NWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - MARCH 27
Click to enlarge imageLower Columbia freshman Jared Akin, Liberty HS / Hillsboro, OR was named the Pitcher of the Week. Akin was pivotal in a pair of wins last week including a 5 inning shut out against 2nd-ranked Edmonds in a 3-0 LCC win. In 9 innings of work, he allowed 4 hits with an ERA of 0.00.
Baseball Players of the Week - May 17
Kade Kryzsko, Lower Columbia, Sophomore, Infielder
Kryzsko went 9 of 17 for a .539 batting average in five LCC games last week leading the Red Devils to four wins. He had 2 doubles, 2 triples a home run, 1 walk, 2 HBP and tallied 7 LCC RBIs including 4 runs of his own.
Kryzsko also pitched a win for the Devils and is 4-1 on the season with an overall batting average of .400.
Nathan Hunter, Mt. Hood, Sophomore, Pitcher
Hunter had a 4 hit 9 inning complete game shutout of SW Oregon while mowing down 8 batters on K's. He is now 5-3 on the season with a 4.81 ERA and 41 strikeouts.
Baseball Players of the Week - May 11
>> Garret Hull, Spokane, Freshman, Center Fielder
Hull helped lead the Sasquatch to a 3-1 record last week on his .500 batting average. In 16 at bats he had 8 hits and a walk including a 3-run homer and 8 RBIs.
In addition, Hull has played error-free ball in 24 games played.
Dominic DeMiero, Bellevue, Freshman, Pitcher
DeMiero had a nine inning complete game shoutout of Shoreline last week with 8 strikeouts.
He has played a part in 4 of Bellevue's shutouts this season and has posted a 6-1 record with a 2.62 ERA (top 20). His 57 Ks is fifth in the league while his 6 wins is tied for sixth.
Baseball Players of the Week - May 4
Shane Hanon, Edmonds, Freshman, Center Fielder
Hanon had a dynamite four games series leading the sixth-ranked Tritons to three victories over top-ranked Bellevue. He went 11-15 for a .733 batting average with 3 doubles, 5 runs, 2 stolen bases, 5 RBIs and also reached base another six times on 5 walks and 1 HBP.
Hanon is batting .373 on the season, tied for 6th best BA and has played error free fielding in 29 games this season.
Garrett Westberg, Tacoma, Freshman, Pitcher
Westberg enjoyed a rare feat in baseball with a 7 inning perfect game as he sat down 21 batters, 10 on strikeouts, in Tacoma's 9-0 win over Green River Saturday.
Westberg is now 5-1 on the season for the fifth-ranked Titans with a 3.40 ERA.
Baseball Players of the Week - April 26
Bowen Ogata - Mt. Hood, Sophomore, Catcher
Ogata helped the Saints to three wins on 6 for 8 hitting (.750 BA) with 2 doubles, 2 runs and 7 RBIs. He also reached base another 4 times on 2 walks and 2 HBP.
Ogata is currently in the league top twenty in batting average (.337) and RBIs (21).
Cameron Walker - Walla Walla, Sophomore, Pitcher-Utility
Walker powered the Warriors to a 1-0 shutout over 5th-Ranked Yakima Valley. He tossed 7 strikeouts in eight innings of work while allowing just 4 hits and 2 walks.
Walker is now 4-2 on the season with a 3.09 ERA and 35 strikeouts (tied 20th).
Baseball Players of the Week - April 18
Taylor Adams, Tacoma, Freshman, Outfielder
In five wins last week, Adams led the Titans with a .667 battling average on 15 at bats, 10 hits, 7 runs, 2 triples, 4 walks, 5 RBIs and a home run.
Adams' .384 battling average is tied for 7th overall in the league.
Tyler Laird, Treasure Valley, Freshman, Pitcher
Laird was pivotal in a pair wins this past week for the Chukars. He compiled a 0.00 ERA on no hits and 7 strikeouts in seven innings of relief work while notching a win and a save.
Laird is now 2-0 with a save and a 2.03 ERA in 17.2 innings on the season.
Baseball Players of the Week - April 11
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Tanner Parker, Yakima Valley, Freshman, Shortstop
In 18 at bats last week, Parker had a .500 batting average with 7 runs. nine hits, including three doubles and 5 RBIs to help propel the Yaks to four wins over #4-ranked Columbia Basin and Wenatchee Valley.
Parker's overall batting average of .402 ranks 8th in the league. He is 3rd in hits with 35 and tied for 2nd with 10 doubles.
Cody Anderson, Bellevue, Sophomore, Pitcher
Anderson turned in 8.1 scoreless innings and 13 strikeouts in a 3-0 Bellevue shutout of region rival Douglas College.
Anderson is now 4-0 on the season for the top-ranked Bulldogs with a 0.94 ERA (#4 in the league) while his 51 strikeouts is a league best.
