Alex Canney Repeats as SSC Pitcher of the Week
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Reigning Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week Alex Canney was tabbed as the league's top pitcher for the second week in a row, following another dominant effort over the weekend.
Canney repeats as Pitcher of the Week for his work on the mound in a 13-0 win against Eckerd. The Valrico, Florida native started game two for the Spartans, allowing five hits and no runs in eight innings. Canney earned the victory following three strikeouts and a walk. Following the performance, the sophomore extends his scoreless inning streak to 16.1. The weekly award is the fourth of his career.
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of April 10 - 16, 2023. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
2023 SSC Baseball Award Winners (Player; Pitcher)
Feb. 13: Drew Cavanaugh (FSC); Dan Beebe (PBA)
Feb. 20: Jorge Ramirez (Rollins); Drew Dwyer (Lynn)
Feb. 27: Drew Cavanaugh (FSC); Eli Thurmond (Tampa)
Mar. 6: Michael Ballard (Eckerd); Carlos Rey (NSU)
Mar. 13: Jeff Liquori (FSC); Drew Dwyer (Lynn)
Mar. 20: Jordan Lala (Tampa); Danny Vassallo (Florida Tech)
Mar. 27: Danny Gutcher (Tampa); Alex Canney (Tampa)
Apr. 3: Bryce Safferwich (FSC); Mike Reagan (Barry)
Apr. 10: E.J. Cumbo (Tampa); Alex Canney (Tampa)
Apr. 17: Cameron Mehan (Rollins); Alex Canney (Tampa)