San Jose Giants Sweep Low-A West Weekly Awards
San Jose, CA - Two San Jose Giants were honored by Minor League Baseball for their outstanding performances last week in Stockton. Starting pitcher Wil Jensen received the Low-A West Pitcher of the Week, while 3B Casey Schmitt was named Player of the Week. Jensen, a right-hander signed out of
San Jose, CA - Two San Jose Giants were honored by Minor League Baseball for their outstanding performances last week in Stockton. Starting pitcher Wil Jensen received the Low-A West Pitcher of the Week, while 3B Casey Schmitt was named Player of the Week.
Jensen, a right-hander signed out of Pepperdine University, put together another strong outing (6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 SO), leading the team to a 5-0 victory over the Ports on Friday.
Schmitt, a former 2nd Round Draft pick from San Diego State University, has caught fire the last couple of weeks. His stellar week included home runs in three consecutive games and weekly totals of: .450 avg (9-20 AB), 4 HR and 10 RBI. Schmitt now leads the league with 8 home runs, one ahead of teammate Marco Luciano.
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