TROY, N.Y. — Russell Sage College outfielder and pitcher Evan Grimes was named Empire 8 Conference Co-Player of the Week.
Grimes, a Shenendehowa graduate, hit .385 with 17 RBI and 12 runs scored in the 6-0 week for the Gators.
The outfielder/pitcher slugged .731, reached base at a .528 percent rate, and stole six bases. He totaled 19 bases, two homers, a triple, and a double. He began the week with two homers and nine RBI in a doubleheader sweep over Houghton on Monday and four more RBI in an 11-4 win over Utica on Wednesday.
On the mound, the righty threw seven strong innings, allowing just four hits and two runs with six strikeouts in a 14-5 win over Keuka Friday.
It is his third E8 weekly honor of the season.