By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – After hitting for the cycle twice in three games,
Josh Hatcher has been named a National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The KSU outfielder also earned his first ASUN Player of the Week honor after an incredible five-game stretch. The award marked the second time an Owl has received ASUN recognition this spring.
"Hatcher had a remarkable week at the plate," said head coach
Ryan Coe. "He is the table setter for our offense and has been great for us all year. Hatcher is a great leader for this team, and I am excited to see him receive this recognition."
In five games last week, Hatcher finished 12-for-24 with three doubles, three triples and two home runs. He completed his first cycle at No. 12 Georgia Tech with a 4-for-6 performance that led KSU to victory. Two games later, the centerfielder repeated the feat with a 4-for-6 day that included five RBI in a win over North Florida.
Hatcher became first player in KSU's Division I history to hit for the cycle and was the third player in NCAA Division I history to hit for two cycles in the same season. He currently holds an 18-game hit streak and a 22-game on-base streak. The KSU outfielder has registered 13 doubles on the year and is one shy of the national leader.
Kennesaw State is back in action Tuesday, Mar. 29 as it welcomes USC-Upstate to Stillwell Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase by clicking
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