Hawkeyes’ Adams named Player of the Week; Spartans’ Troop claim Pitcher of the Week honors;
Huskers’ Hagge earns Freshman of the Week recognition
Player of the Week
Jake Adams, Iowa
Jr. – 1B –Brandon, S.D. – Brandon Valley
Led the Hawkeyes to a series win over Illinois
Batted .353 on the week with six hits, eight RBI and five home runs
Tied for first in the NCAA with 24 total home runs this season
Earns the third Player of the Week award of his career and his third of the season
Last Iowa Player of the Week: Jake Adams (May 15, 2017)
Pitcher of the Week
Alex Troop, Michigan State
So. – SP – Batavia, Ill. – Marmion Academy
Pitched 8.0 innings, leading the Spartans to a 6-1 victory over Michigan
Struck out a career-high 10 batters, while allowing a career-low two hits
Collects his first career Pitcher of the Week honor
Last Michigan State Pitcher of the Week: Dakota Mekkes (March 28, 2016)
Freshman of the Week
Mojo Hagge, Nebraska
OF – Omaha, Neb. – Skutt
Led the Cornhuskers to a series win over Penn State, clinching the Big Ten Championship for Nebraska for the first time
Hit .462 on the week, including three RBI, a double and a triple on four total hits
Earns the first Freshman of the Week award of his career
Last Nebraska Freshman of the Week: Matt Waldron (May 24, 2016)