Gleason and Simon Tabbed MSC Baseball Players of the Week

Baseball | Mon, Apr. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Bowling Green, Ky. – Shawnee State’s (Ohio) Jacob Gleason and Cumberlands’ (Ky.) Josh Simon have been named MSC Baseball Players of the Week, announced conference officials Monday.

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MSC Baseball Player of the Week

Josh Simon – Cumberlands (Ky.) – Jr. – UTL / RPI – Santa Cruz, Aruba

• Simon led the Patriots at the plate throughout a 3-1 stretch including three wins against Thomas More.
• The junior slugger went 9-14 for a .643 average, busting three home runs.
• He scored five runs and totaled 10 RBIs on the week.
• His best performance was a 4-5 outing against the Saints where he hit two home runs and totaled six RBIs.
• This is his first career MSC weekly nod.

MSC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

Jacob Gleason – Shawnee State (Ohio) – Jr. – RHP – Ontario, Ohio

• Gleason led the Bears to a 12-0 victory over Wilberforce (Ohio).
• The right-hander tossed seven complete shut-out innings.
• He gave up just a single hit in the opening frame, throwing six hitless innings to close out the win.
• This is his first career MSC weekly honor.