The Southwestern Conference released its first Baseball Athlete of the Week(s) for March 17 – April 9 this afternoon. Below is this week’s honoree:
Baseball Athlete of the Week
Martin Polonkay
Amherst Steele
Senior
Martin is 2-0 on the mound so far this season. In 13 innings he has allowed 0 runs on 7 hits while walking 2 and striking out 15. He is also 7-for-12 (.583) with 3 runs scored, 4 RBI and 5 walks at the plate for the Comets.
Other Notable Performances
Leo Walters (Sr.), Avon
Has batted .438 (7-for-16) with a .526 on base percentage, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBI, 5 runs and 2 stolen bases so far this season.
Gavin Padgett (Sr.), North Ridgeville
Has batted .435 (10-for-23) with 2 doubles, 7 runs scored, 2 RBI and 3 stolen bases. Has also thrown eight shutout innings with six strikeouts and is 1-0 on the mound for the Rangers.
Dylan Sowers (Jr.), Olmsted Falls
Has batted .409 (9-for-22) with 2 doubles, 5 RBI, 7 runs scored, 5 walks and 4 stolen bases for the Bulldogs.
