Danny Gutcher, Alex Canney Receive SSC Honors Following Weekend Sweep

MELBOURNE, Fla. - Coming off a three-game series sweep over Sunshine State Conference opponent Nova Southeastern University, the University of Tampa's Danny Gutcher and Alex Canney were recipients of the SSC Player and Pitcher of the Week honors.

Gutcher picks up Player of the Week for his efforts in Tampa's three-game sweep at Nova Southeastern. The Tampa product produced a .429/.692/1.429 slash line as the Spartans won the three games by a combined score of 29 to 4. Gutcher was 3-for-7 at the plate last week with three extra-base hits (including two home runs), eight runs batted in, and six runs scored. The sophomore earned six walks and stole two bases in two attempts. His top game of the week was the first of Saturday's doubleheader, where he went 2-for-3 with six RBI, three runs scored, a walk, and a home run. Defensively, the catcher had 12 putouts and three assists in 15 chances. He also threw out on baserunner in three attempts.

Canney takes Pitcher of the Week honors for his work on the mound in a 12-1 win at Nova Southeastern. The Valrico, Florida native started the game for the Spartans, allowing four hits and no runs in six innings. Canney earned the victory by striking out three and walking one batter. The weekly award is the second of his career.

Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of March 20 - 26, 2023. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.

2023 SSC Baseball Award Winners (Player; Pitcher)