RubberDucks' Micah Pries Named Player of the Week
June 27, 2022 - Eastern League (EL)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Akron RubberDucks first baseman and outfielder Micah Pries
(Akron RubberDucks)
(AKRON, OHIO) - Akron RubberDucks first baseman and outfielder Micah Pries was named Eastern League Player of the Week for Week 12, June 21-26.
Pries picked up a hit in each game against Harrisburg going 9-for-22 with seven runs scored, two doubles, a triple, two home runs and 10 RBI to help the RubberDucks to a series win over the Senators.
Pries is the fourth RubberDuck to be named Pitcher or Player of the Week this season. Daniel Espino was named Pitcher of the Week for his 14-strikeout performance against Bowie on April 23, Hunter Gaddis was named Pitcher of the Week for his six hitless innings against Binghamton on May 19 and Logan Allen was named Pitcher of the Week for his 11-strikeout performance against Hartford on June 16.
A 2019 13th round pick out of Point Loma Nazarene, the 24-year-old Pries is in his first season with the RubberDucks. In 57 games with Akron, Pries is batting .249 with 11 home runs (second most on the RubberDucks), three triples (leads the team), 40 RBI (second most on the team) and seven stolen bases.
The Akron RubberDucks begin the second half with a six-game series on the road against the Erie SeaWolves on Tuesday, June 28. The RubberDucks return to Akron on Monday, July 4 for a special Monday night game against the Altoona Curve at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets for all RubberDucks home games are available by calling 855-97-QUACK or by visiting www.akronrubberducks.com.
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