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Thomas Named Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week
2/17/2020 11:17:00 AM | Baseball
Collegiate Baseball Release
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Troy, Ala. – Troy junior pitcher Levi Thomas has been named a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week following a career night on the mound, the prominent magazine announced Monday. It marks the 10th time since 2010 a Trojan has received the honor.
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Thomas posted a career-high 14 strikeouts in just 5 innings of work during an 18-6 win over Northern Kentucky. He opened the night with seven consecutive strikeouts, the most since Shane McCain fanned six straight against Louisiana in 2011.
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His 14 strikeouts rank third nationally and were the most by a Trojan pitcher since 2017. The Cullman, Ala., native improved his career record to 6-1 at home and 11-2 overall.
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Troy Collegiate Baseball National Players of the Week
Levi Thomas (February 17, 2020)
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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Troy, Ala. – Troy junior pitcher Levi Thomas has been named a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week following a career night on the mound, the prominent magazine announced Monday. It marks the 10th time since 2010 a Trojan has received the honor.
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Thomas posted a career-high 14 strikeouts in just 5 innings of work during an 18-6 win over Northern Kentucky. He opened the night with seven consecutive strikeouts, the most since Shane McCain fanned six straight against Louisiana in 2011.
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His 14 strikeouts rank third nationally and were the most by a Trojan pitcher since 2017. The Cullman, Ala., native improved his career record to 6-1 at home and 11-2 overall.
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Troy Collegiate Baseball National Players of the Week
Levi Thomas (February 17, 2020)
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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