Wolverines’ Kerr named Player of the Week;
Hawkeyes’ Gallagher claims Pitcher of the Week recognition;
Illini’s Massey earns Freshman of the Week honors
Player of the Week
Jimmy Kerr, Michigan
So. – INF – Scottsdale, Ariz. – Notre Dame Prep
Propelled the Wolverines to a series win over Rutgers
Led Michigan in hitting for the week, batting .700 with seven hits, three RBI and three runs scored
Earns the first Player of the Week award of his career
Last Michigan Player of the Week: Drew Lugbauer (April 3, 2017)
Pitcher of the Week
Nick Gallagher, Iowa
Jr. – SP – Iowa City, Iowa – Iowa City West
Pitched 8.0 innings to lead the Hawkeyes to a 4-2 win over Penn State
Struck out a career high 10 batters, while allowing only three hits and one earned run
Collects his first career Pitcher of the Week honor
Last Iowa Pitcher of the Week: Zach Daniels (March 27, 2017)
Freshman of the Week
Michael Massey, Illinois
2B – Palos Park, Ill. – Brother Rice
Hit .526 on the week, scoring four runs, belting one home run and adding three RBI on 10 hits
Extended his hitting streak to 13 games
Earns the second-straight and second overall Freshman of the Week award of his career
Last Illinois Freshman of the Week: Michael Massey (April 24, 2017)