Hoosiers’ Gorski named Player of the Week; Wolverines’ Henry claims Pitcher of the Week recognition; Huskers’ Gomes tabbed Freshman of the Week
Player of the Week
Matt Gorski, Indiana
OF – Jr. – Fishers, Ind. – Hamilton Southeastern – Business
Helped the Hoosiers to a 4-1 record on the weekend, posting victories against Cincinnati, Butler, Northeastern and UConn
Hit .400 on the week with eight hits, nine RBI, three home runs, a double, three stolen bases and four walks
Recorded the first grand slam of his career in Indiana’s 9-3 win against UConn
The Academic All-Big Ten honoree wins his second career Big Ten Player of the Week award and his first since March 6, 2018
Last Indiana Big Ten Player of the Week: Luke Miller (May 21, 2018)
Pitcher of the Week
Tommy Henry, Michigan
P – Jr. – Portage, Mich. – Portage Northern – Movement Science
Threw eight shutout innings at CSUN on Friday, allowing just three hits in the Wolverines’ 2-1 victory
Retired the game’s first 13 batters and finished with 12 strikeouts over eight innings
Improved to 3-0 on the season and has not surrendered a run in 23.0 innings
Records his second career Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honor and second in as many weeks
Last Michigan Big Ten Pitcher of the Week: Tommy Henry (Feb. 25, 2019)
Freshman of the Week
Colby Gomes, Nebraska
INF/RHP – Omaha, Neb. – Millard West – Psychology
Led the Huskers to a 2-1 win over No. 3 Texas Tech last Friday, the team’s first victory over a top-five opponent since Feb. 21, 2014
Produced an RBI single in the seventh inning that proved to be the eventual game-winner
Preserved his own win, earning the save by pitching the final inning and retiring the final three batters in order with a pair of strikeouts
Wins his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
Last Nebraska Big Ten Freshman of the Week: Mojo Hagge (May 22, 2017)
