MAC Baseball Player of the Week
Alec Patino, Ohio, INF
Junior, Sioux City, Iowa
Patino was dominant during his debut weekend with the Bobcats, starting at first base in all three games at the Hugh Bros Challenge in Wilmington, N.C. On the weekend, the junior led the team in hits (7), RBIs (11) and touched bases (13) and was one of two Bobcats to finish with three doubles. During Ohio's season opener against host UNC Wilmington, Patino went 3-for-3 with a double, home run, two runs scored and four RBIs. His strong weekend continued against Virginia, where he finished the game 1-for-3 with a double. The junior wrapped up the weekend with a team-best seven RBIs on three hits against the Navy in the Bobcats' 27-9 victory on Sunday (Feb. 19).
MAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Joe Whitman, Kent State, LHP
Junior, Hudson/Hudson/Purdue
Whitman was dominant in his debut for the Flashes. The lefty struck out 11 in his five innings of work, allowing only a pair of hits against one walk. He got stronger as the game went on, striking out the side in the 5th, his final inning of work and departing after 82 pitches. Kent State would go on to win the game 10-6 in 16 innings.
2023 Baseball Players of the Week
Feb. 20 -- Alec Patino, Ohio, 1B
2023 Baseball Pitchers of the Week
Feb. 20 -- Joe Whitman, Kent State, LHP
