Illinois’ Turchin named Player of the Week; Nebraska’s Alvarado claims Pitcher of the Week recognition; Michigan State’s Erla tabbed Freshman of the Week
Player of the Week
Doran Turchin, Illinois
LF – Jr. – Oak Creek, Wis. – Oak Creek
Reached base in 12 of 15 plate appearances for an .800 on-base percentage to lead Illinois to victories over Furman and conference foe Michigan State
Reached base at least twice in all three games of the weekend, while leading Illinois with a .625 batting average (5-8) on the weekend
Slugged a team-best 1.250 with three extra-base hits
Wins his first career Big Ten Player of the Week award
Last Illinois Big Ten Player of the Week: Michael Massey (March 6, 2018)
Pitcher of the Week
Luis Alvarado, Nebraska
P – Sr. – Salinas, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Baseball Academy
Threw 7.0 scoreless innings to earn the win in game two of the series against Cal Poly
Allowed only five hits and one walk, while striking out eight
The eight strike outs were just one shy of his career high
Records his first career Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honor
Last Nebraska Big Ten Pitcher of the Week: Jake Hohensee (April 10, 2017)
Freshman of the Week
Mason Erla, Michigan State
P – Cass City, Mich. – Cass City
Tossed 6.1 innings to earn the win against Illinois and improve to 2-0 on the season
Struck out five batters to snap the Illini’s seven-game win streak
Retired the first four Illini batters he faced and from the fourth to the seventh frames, he retired 10 in a row
Wins his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
Last Michigan State Big Ten Freshman of the Week: Bryce Kelley (March 27, 2017)