Trey Faltine Named Florida State League Player of the Week
August 5, 2024 - Florida State League (FSL)
Daytona Tortugas News Release
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla - Daytona Tortugas infielder Trey Faltine has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week for the week of July 30-August 4 after breaking out against the Dunedin Blue Jays
The 23-year-old native of Houston, Texas started all six games last week and went 8-for-17, slashing .471/.524/1.000. Faltine did a little bit of everything, crushing three doubles and two home runs, driving in six runs. He also stole four bases, including stealing home on the front end of a double-steal on Saturday.
After going hitless in the series opener on July 30, Faltine went 8-for-13 over the final five games, capping off the series with three hits, three RBI, a home run, a double, and two stolen bases in the series finale on Saturday.
For the season, Faltine has logged a .218/.340/.345 slash line with ten doubles, four home runs, and 25 RBI, in addition to a team-leading 21 stolen bases while only being caught twice.
Faltine is the second FSL Player of the Week for Daytona, joining Ricardo Cabrera, who was honored for April 16-21. Two pitchers, Juan Martinez (May 14-19) and Nestor Lorant (June 25-30) have also picked up Pitcher of the Week honors.
Faltine and the rest of the Daytona Tortugas will head to Tampa for a six-game series against the Tampa Tarpons beginning tomorrow night. They will return back to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Tuesday, August 13 to begin a six-game series against the St. Lucie Mets. First pitch will be at 6:35 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
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