Player of the Week
Michael Barnes, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Senior, Center Field, Alexandria, VA/W. Potomac
Went 7-for-13 (.538) with three extra-base hits (two doubles, homer), as many runs scored and four RBI in a 4-0 stretch for the Mariners....added a pair of stolen bases, and is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak.
Pitcher of the Week
Joe Raab, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Freshman, Edwardsburg, MI/Edwardsburg
Second-straight weekly accolade...in a complete-game, seven-inning shutout over Oneonta on Sunday, was one batter away from wrapping up a no-hitter...finished by allowing just three baserunners (H, HBP, BB) while fanning nine Red Dragons.
Rookie of the Week
Travis Zurita, Maritime
Freshman, Left Field, Ozone Park, NY/Poly Prep
Hit .643 (9-for-14) over a quartet of Privateers victories, scoring six times and driving in five...added three doubles and as many stolen bases to his credit.
Honor Roll
Skyline pitchers were in strong form last week, including Farmingdale State's
Matthew Constantine (7 IP ShO, 5 H, 3 K versus Wheaton (Mass.)); Purchase's
Jonathon Deacon (7 IP, 2 H in win over Manhattanville) and Maritime's
Anthony D'Ancona (7 IP, 3 H, ER, 7 K vs. Baruch)...Mount Saint Vincent's
Anthony Nocero (.471 avg.) and Old Westbury's
Jesse Russo (10-for-20) \scored eight runs for their respective teams.
Previous Player of the Week recipients
March 5 - Phil Russo, Maritime
March 12 - Paul Britt, St. Joseph's-Long Island
Previous Pitcher of the Week recipients
March 5 - Adam Heidenfelder, Old Westbury
March 12 - Joe Raab, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Previous Rookie of the Week recipients
March 5 - Alex Mesaros, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
March 12 - Vincenzo Alteri, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy