Thompson Named NCBWA Honorable Mention Pitcher of the Week

Danny Thompson, courtesy of Carl Lewis
Danny Thompson, courtesy of Carl Lewis

4/6/22 - NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

 

PITCHER OF THE WEEK

John Jay College's (New York) sophomore Ismael Tatis fired last week's no-hitter in NCAA Div. III.  

Honorable Mention Pitcher of the Week

Danny Thompson, So., North Carolina Wesleyan College – USA South Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after setting a modern-day program record with 17 strikeouts in a complete-game, 11-inning, 5-3 victory over USA South foe Averett University (Virginia). Thompson allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits while throwing 140 pitches.

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