Gennett Named SL Hitter of the Week

Published on April 23, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release


HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Southern League of Professional Baseball has named Huntsville Stars' second baseman Scooter Gennett the Hitter of the Week for April 16-22.

During that span, he hit .448 (13-for-29), with two doubles, three home runs, 10 RBIs, four strikeouts and two stolen bases. He was the hero in last night's victory, hitting a solo-home run in the bottom of the ninth to win the game. On the season, Gennett is hitting .346 (27-78) with four doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, two walks and 11 strikeouts. He's also recorded three stolen bases. He leads the Southern League in at bats (78) and hits (27). He has the sixth best batting average in the league and ranks third for total bases (40) and RBIs (13).

In 2011, Gennett hit an even .300 in 134 games with the Brewers High-A Affiliate Brevard County, 10th best in the Florida State League. He led the league in hits (167) and at bats (556).

This is the first Player of the Week award for the second baseman. He's was named a Mid- and Post-Season All-Star in both the Midwest League (2010) and Florida State League (2011). He was also named an MiLB.com Organizational All-Star last season.

Game four of a five game series against the Jackson Generals takes place tonight at The Joe as the Stars will send RHP Kyle Heckathorn (1-0, 3.57 ERA) to face off against RHP Brandon Maurer (0-0, 3.60 ERA). First pitch is at 6:43 p.m. Visit Huntsvillestars.com for more information!

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