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SLIAC Players of the Week - February 27, 2023

SLIAC Players of the Week - February 27, 2023

The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players of the Week for February 27, 2023

Diamond Sports Baseball Hitter of the Week
  Payton Whitehead, Westminster College

Whitehead hit .538 over the Blue Jays' opening week, helping them to a pair of wins. He finished with seven hits, three runs batted in, and three stolen bases in three games. The junior shortstop picked up multiple hits in all three games with a high of three against Millsaps. He also finished with a perfect fielding percentage on 11 chances.

Diamond Sports Pitcher of the Week
  Wesley Clark, Spalding University

Clark, a junior, started his season with an impressive relief performance against DePauw. He came on in the 3rd inning to work 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit while striking out seven to pick up the win. 

Softball Hitter of the Week
  Mia Boyd, Greenville University

The sophomore infielder batted .667 in two games over the weekend, finishing with four runs batted in and a 1.167 slugging percentage. Boyd picked up two hits in both games including a home run against Monmouth. She was 4-for-6 with two runs scored on the week. 

Softball Pitcher of the Week
  Alison Klaus, Greenville University

Klaus won her season opener, a 3-1 decision over Hanover. The senior worked 7 innings, allowing just three hits and no earned runs. She struck out nine batters in the game, picking up the complete game win.

Other Notables

  • Alek Elges, Webster University (Baseball) Threw 6 innings of four-hit ball, striking out nine in a win over DePauw.
  • Luke Fleener, Greenville University (Baseball) Worked a total of 12 innings on the week, striking out 10 and allowing just one run on eight hits.