Stanek Named SEC Pitcher Of The Week
Junior right-hander notched complete game victory against South Carolina
Updated: 2:18 PM CDT Mar 25, 2013
Arkansas pitcher Ryne Stanek
SOURCE: 40/29
Arkansas pitcher Ryne Stanek was named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday, the league office announced.Stanek is the third Razorback pitcher to receive conference honors this season, joining freshmen Trey Killian and Colin Poche, who were each named SEC Freshman of the Week earlier in the season.A junior from Overland Park, Kan., recorded his second career complete game on Saturday to help the Razorbacks beat South Carolina, 4-2.The 6-foot-4 right-hander gave up only two unearned runs on three hits with seven strikeouts. He opened the game by retiring the first eight batters he faced, including back-to-back strikeouts in the first inning."Great job by Stanek coming through for us," said head coach Dave Van Horn after the game Saturday. "He had electric stuff. It was pretty good on a cold day when it's hard to get loose.""I felt pretty good," said Stanek, who threw 124 pitches in the game. "I'm getting into mid-season shape, so it's good that I'm able to stretch it out and pound the zone a little bit better now."Stanek now has a record of 2-1 with a 2.35 earned run average in six starts this season. He has allowed 23 hits and struck out 27 batters in 30.2 innings, and he has held opponents to a .219 batting average.The Razorbacks return to action Tuesday against Mississippi Valley State at Baum Stadium. First pitch is at 3:05 p.m.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —
Arkansas pitcher Ryne Stanek was named Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday, the league office announced.
Stanek is the third Razorback pitcher to receive conference honors this season, joining freshmen Trey Killian and Colin Poche, who were each named SEC Freshman of the Week earlier in the season.
Two Diamond Hogs Selected On 1st Night Of MLB Draft
Diamond Hogs Stay Alive In NCAA Regional
Stanek, Anderson Lead Diamond Hogs Past Tennessee
Hogs' Bullpen Slamming The Door
Astin Named Pitcher of the Week
Stanek Shuts Down South Carolina
Stanek gets start for Team USA on Saturday
Arkansas ends S. Carolina's NCAA tournament streak
A junior from Overland Park, Kan., recorded his second career complete game on Saturday to help the Razorbacks beat South Carolina, 4-2.
The 6-foot-4 right-hander gave up only two unearned runs on three hits with seven strikeouts. He opened the game by retiring the first eight batters he faced, including back-to-back strikeouts in the first inning.
"Great job by Stanek coming through for us," said head coach Dave Van Horn after the game Saturday. "He had electric stuff. It was pretty good on a cold day when it's hard to get loose."
"I felt pretty good," said Stanek, who threw 124 pitches in the game. "I'm getting into mid-season shape, so it's good that I'm able to stretch it out and pound the zone a little bit better now."
Stanek now has a record of 2-1 with a 2.35 earned run average in six starts this season. He has allowed 23 hits and struck out 27 batters in 30.2 innings, and he has held opponents to a .219 batting average.
The Razorbacks return to action Tuesday against Mississippi Valley State at Baum Stadium. First pitch is at 3:05 p.m.