Huskers’ Hallmark named Player of the Week; Hawkeyes’ Judkins claims Pitcher of the Week recognition; Buckeyes’ Burhenn tabbed Freshman of the Week
Player of the Week
Jaxon Hallmark, Nebraska
OF – So. – Midland, Texas – Midland – Sports Media and Communication
Helped the Huskers to a 3-1 record to open the season, posting a trio of victories over UC Riverside
Tallied 10 RBI on 18 hits and scored five runs while batting .444 on the week
Led the Huskers with a .556 slugging percentage and a .474 on-base percentage
Wins his first career Big Ten Player of the Week award
Last Nebraska Big Ten Player of the Week: Scott Schreiber (April 9, 2018)
Pitcher of the Week
Grant Judkins, Iowa
P – Jr. – Pella, Iowa – Pella High School – Finance
Shut down Marshall over six innings on Sunday, not allowing a hit, setting a career high with 11 strikeouts and helping Iowa to a 10-0 victory
Recorded five strikeouts through the first three innings
Overcame back-to-back walks in the sixth inning by escaping the jam with his final two strikeouts
The Academic All-Big Ten honoree records his first career Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honor
Last Iowa Big Ten Pitcher of the Week: Nick Allgeyer (April 30, 2018)
Freshman of the Week
Garrett Burhenn, Ohio State
P – Indianapolis, Ind. – Lawrence North – Health Professions Exploration
Threw eight scoreless innings allowing one hit with six strikeouts and no walks to help the Buckeyes to a 6-0 victory against Seton Hall on Saturday
Faced the minimum through eight innings to claim his first career win
Became the first Buckeye pitcher to toss at least seven innings in a debut since Brad Goldberg threw seven innings in his debut vs. St. John’s on Feb. 17, 2013
Wins his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
Last Ohio State Big Ten Freshman of the Week: Brady Cherry (Feb. 29, 2016)