Southern League names players of the week
Published on May 30, 2006 under Southern League (SL1) News Release
Hitter of the Week
NOOCHIE VARNER - CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS
Lookouts' left-fielder Noochie Varner enjoyed a hot week of the plate, hitting .409 with 3 doubles, 2 home runs, 11 RBI, a .818 slugging percentage and a .480 on-base percentage to earn Hitter of the Week honors. He enjoyed three multi-hit games last week, including two three-hit performances. On May 24 at Tennessee, Varner went 3-for-4 with a 3-run home run and 5 RBI. He struck again against Mississippi May 28, going a perfect 3-for-3 with a 2-run homer and 4 RBI. Varner currently ranks sixth in the Southern League with a .309 average and is tied for third with 33 RBI. The 25-year-old Cynthiana, KY native was signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Reds in 2006.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB
Varner .409 22 4 9 3 0 2 11 2 5
Pitcher of the Week
MARK ALEXANDER - JACKSONVILLE SUNS
Suns' closer Mark Alexander posted four saves and a 0.00 ERA in four appearances last week to earn Pitcher of the Week honors. The right-hander fanned seven of the seventeen hitters he faced while allowing just four hits and not walking a batter. On May 25 at Huntsville, he came on with the bases loaded and one out in the eighth inning and promptly induced a double-play ball to end the threat, then worked a scoreless ninth to preserve the win. He has been a large part of Jacksonville's current eight game winning streak, earning the save in five of those games. Alexander has converted 11 of 12 save opportunities this season and has struck out 39 batters while walking just 7. His 11 saves rank fourth in the league. The 25-year-old Kansas City, MO native was selected in the 20th round of the 2004 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
W-L S ERA IP H R ER HR BB SO
Alexander 0-0 4 0.00 4.2 4 0 0 0 0 7
Southern League Stories from May 30, 2006
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- Tennessee defeats Carolina 6-1 - Carolina Mudcats
- Biscuits eclipse Suns, 8-6 - Montgomery Biscuits
- Mississippi Braves beat Lookouts 7-4 - Chattanooga Lookouts
- West Tenn-Huntsville Postponed - Jackson Generals
- Santos promoted to Mississippi - Mississippi Braves
- Mudcats announce roster moves - Carolina Mudcats
- Southern League names players of the week - SL1
- Lookouts game notes - Chattanooga Lookouts
- First-place Suns return home Friday for 10-game set - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Ninth-inning rally lifts Mudcats - Carolina Mudcats
- Suns extend division lead with Memorial Day win - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
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