BOSTON - The second week of #AEBASE brings down some top ranked teams. Bryant secured a win against No. 14 Virginia Tech on the opening day of the series 7-3. NJIT won their weekend series going 2-1 against Purdue. Their win is NJIT’s first win against a Power 5 school since 2019. Binghamton had a blowout win against Mount St. Mary's, beating them 27-2. UMBC also found the win column against the College of Charleston and have the only midweek game this week followed by another full schedule of #AEBASE this weekend.
Here are the week 2 #AEBASE Award Winners
Player of the Week
Albert Choi, NJIT - Sr., Center Field, Downington, Pa.
- Choi was on base all weekend in a four-game split with Big Ten foe Purdue, hitting .563 (9-for-16), while slugging .938 and getting on base at a .632 clip.
- Hit three triples, stole three bases, walked three times, scored twice, and knocked in a pair of runs from the leadoff spot.
Pitcher of the Week
Coleman Picard, Bryant - Jr., Pitcher, Auburn, Mass.
- Allowed one run on three hits and struck out 12 in 5.0 innings in a win over No. 14 Virginia Tech.
- Struck out the side in three of his five innings.
Rookie of the Week
Holden de Jong, NJIT - Fr., Left handed Pitcher, Voorhees, NJ
- In his second collegiate appearance, the freshman went nearly perfect in four innings, not allowing a hit or run
- Six of the 12 outs de Jong got were via the strikeout.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of #AEBASE this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
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The preseason poll was announced Feb. 2.
2023 #AEBASE Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 21 – Player of the Week: Connor Goodman, Maine; Pitcher of the Week: Aidan Kidd, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: Gianni Gamardella, Maine
Feb. 28 - Player of the Week: Albert Choi, NJIT; Pitcher of the Week: Coleman Picard, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Holden de Jong, NJIT
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