Gophers’ Vavra named Player of the Week; Hoosiers’ Milto claims Pitcher of the Week recognition; Boilermakers’ Hofstra tabbed Freshman of the Week
Player of the Week
Terrin Vavra, Minnesota
IF – Jr. – Menomonie, Wis. – Menomonie
Recorded three hits and multiple runs in all three games last week to guide Minnesota to a trio of victories
Tallied six RBI on nine hits and scored eight runs while batting .600 on the week
Hit a pair of triples as he registered a .625 on-base percentage and 0.867 slugging percentage
Wins his first career Big Ten Player of the Week award
Last Minnesota Big Ten Player of the Week: Micah Coffey (May 8, 2017)
Pitcher of the Week
Pauly Milto, Indiana
P – Jr. – Greenwood, Ind. – Roncalli
Tossed his first complete game in a 4-0 victory over Boston College at the Snowbird Classic in Port Charlotte, Fla.
Scattered four hits in the shutout, striking out eight hitters and walking none
Improved to 2-0 on the year with a 0.00 ERA in 15 innings pitched
Records his first career Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honor
Last Indiana Big Ten Pitcher of the Week: Kyle Hart (April 18, 2016)
Freshman of the Week
Bo Hofstra, Purdue
RHP – Schererville, Ind. – Illiana Christian
Recorded 11 consecutive outs to register a save against Saint Louis
Struck out four batters in 3.2 innings against Saint Louis without allowing a runner on base
Pitched one inning against Notre Dame, allowing two hits
Wins his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
Last Purdue Big Ten Freshman of the Week: Skyler Hunter (March 20, 2017)