PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DANTE PAOLUCCI, NEW YORK NINE

Dante Paolucci (Monroe College) takes home the season’s first Player of the Week Award.  Paolucci batted .687 during the first 8 games for the New York Nine (8-0).  Paolucci recorded 2 doubles, a homerun, 4 walks, and 5 stolen bases.  The Monroe College infielder/outfielder also had 9 RBIs and 9 runs scored.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK:

NEFTALI PARACHE, LONG ISLAND NOR’EASTERS

Neftali Parache (Weatherford CC) picked up two wins for the 3-2-1 Nor'easters. Parache hurled 12 innings striking out 19 batters in defeating the Astros and Titans-Blue.  His ERA is currently a minuscule 0.75.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK:

TREVOR DUTRA, LONG ISLAND TITANS-BLUE

Trevor Dutra (St. John's University) receives the Rookie of the Week Award.  Dutra is batting .429 through the first 6 games of the season. The incoming freshman had 2 doubles, a triple, and 4 walks to help the Titans-Blue to a 4-2 record.  He also had    5 runs scored and 3 RBIs.

HONORABLE MENTION:

SHANE HEWLETTE, LONG ISLAND STORM (DOMINICAN COLLEGE)

Avg: .625,  Runs: 3, RBIs: 5, BB: 4, SB: 3

AARON KLUG, LONG ISLAND ASTROS (GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY)

Avg:  500, Runs: 9, RBIs: 6, BB: 7, HR

DEREK LIVINGSTON, LONG ISLAND ASTROS (RPI)

ERA: 1.50, IP: 6, SO:13, Wins: 1