Marist's Gregoire, Canisius's Hunt, and Monmouth's Hensey Collect MAAC Baseball Weekly Acclaim
Player of the Week
Frankie Gregoire, Marist
Simsbury, CT/Phillips Exeter Academy
Gregoire smashed home runs in back to back games in the sweep over Saint Peter's. Was instrumental in Marist's 4-0 week. Recorded a slash line of .500/.611/1.000 with six hits, eight RBIs, two home runs, a stolen base and was walked four times. Tallied six putouts and an assist without an error.
Pitcher of the Week
Nolan Hunt, Canisius
Sr., Westfield, NY/Westfield Academy
Nolan Hunt had career performance on Sunday against Monmouth. The senior went a career-long 8.2 innings (in a scheduled seven-inning game) on Senior Day, holding the Hawks scoreless in a pitcher's duel before being relieved in extra innings. The lefty finished his start with only three hits allowed and no extra-base hits, walking four and striking out five, all while tossing 111 pitches.
Rookie of the Week
Rob Hensey, Monmouth
Fr., Campbell Hall, NY/Goshen
Hensey was dominant on Saturday, firing eight shutout innings and pitching into the ninth while allowing just three hits and one walk. He struck out six and only allowed one runner to reach third base.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 38
th year of competition during the 2018-19 academic year. Current Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.