INDIANAPOLIS – Quincy University sophomore Griffin Kirn and Maryville University graduate senior Joey Polak were respectively named Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Pitcher and Player of the Week in baseball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Griffin Kirn, Quincy
So., P, Quincy, Ill.
Major: Sport Management
Team Results: 7-4 W, 2-5 L vs. Missouri Western State (4/19) | 4-5 L vs. Truman (4/22) | 6-1 W, 10-0 W vs. Truman (4/23) | 9-3 W vs. Truman (4/24)
- Pitched a complete game shutout in just his second start of the season
- Struck out seven batters, giving up six hits, lowered his season ERA but nearly a whole run
- Earns first career Player of the Week award
- Last Hawks’ Pitcher of the Week: Riley Martin (5/10/21)
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Joey Polak, Maryville
Gr., DH, Quincy, Ill.
Major: MBA
Team Results: 9-11 L, 16-11 W vs. William Jewell (4/22) | 6-2 W, 11-12 L vs. William Jewell (4/23)
- Went 10-for-15 (.667) on the weekend, went a perfect 1.000 in the game two win on Friday
- Homered four times on the weekend including a multi-home run game in Friday’s win while also doubling twice for a slugging percentage of 1.600
- Broke the school’s all-time career home run record with 28 in his career so far
- Earns second career Player of the Week award (4/25/22, 3/22/21)
- Last Saints’ Player of the Week: Alex Hoff (4/18/22)