May 9, 2022

Alex Canney Named SSC Pitcher of the Week

MELBOURNE, Fla. - University of Tampa pitcher Alex Canney has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced Monday by the league office.

Canney takes Pitcher of the Week for his outing at Rollins last week. The true freshman righty went 6.0 innings with no runs allowed, one walk, and gave up two hits. The Valrico, Florida native struck out five and held opposing batters to a .105 average in a losing effort.

Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of May 2 - 8, 2022. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.

2022 SSC Baseball Award Winners (Player; Pitcher)

Feb. 7: Duncan Pastore (NSU), Nathan Madej (FSC)
Feb. 14: Sam Schner (Florida Tech); Michael Paul (Tampa)
Feb. 21: Nick Santucci (Rollins); Justin Alintoff (Rollins)
Feb. 28: J.D. Urso (Tampa); Nathan Madej (FSC)
Mar. 7: Adam Frank (NSU); Arrison Perez (Barry)
Mar. 14: E.J. Cumbo (Tampa); Jared Beck (Saint Leo)
Mar. 21: Mitch Donofrio (Eckerd); Joey Hecht (Florida Tech)
Mar. 28: Daniel Irisarri (NSU); Dariel Fregio (Saint Leo)
Apr. 4: Jordan Lala (Tampa); Dawson Lane (FSC)
Apr. 11: Josh Reynolds (ERAU); Nathan Madej (FSC)
Apr. 18: Jeslyn Whitehead (Rollins); Nathan Madej (FSC)
Apr. 25: Chase Achuff (Rollins); Nathan Madej (FSC)
May 2: Chase Achuff (Rollins); Andy Booth (Saint Leo)
May 9: Jake Roper (PBA); Alex Canney (Tampa)

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