Troy University Athletics
Chase Smartt Named Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week
5/6/2019 11:50:00 AM | Baseball
TROY, Alabama – Troy senior catcher Chase Smartt has been named a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week following his sensational week at the plate, the prominent magazine announced Monday.
Smartt, a native of Troy, was 12-for-19 (.632) with six doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over four games for the Trojans. He posted a 1.263 slugging percentage in addition to scoring six runs and finishing with an 1.895 OPS.
Behind Smartt's bat, Troy went 3-1 on the week with a series win over Sun Belt East Division leader Georgia Southern and a mid-week pasting of SWAC East Division champion Alabama State. Smartt registered an extra-base hit in all four games and moved into eighth place all-time in Troy history with 42 career doubles.
Smartt and the Trojans continue their seven-game homestand on Wednesday when Alabama comes to Riddle-Pace Field. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. and tickets are on sale by visiting TroyTrojans.com/tickets.
Troy Louisville Slugger National Players of the Week
Chase Smartt (May 6, 2019)
Cory Gill (May 1, 2017)
Austin Crook (March 27, 2017)
Grant Bennett (March 6, 2015)
Jo-El Bennett (February 17, 2014)
Danny Collins (February 18, 2013)
Tyler Vaughn (March 5, 2012)
Logan Pierce (April 11, 2011)
Steven Felix (April 5, 2010)
Josh Dew (May 15, 2006)
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