SEC BASEBALL WEEKLY HONORS – APRIL 1, 2024
Player of the Week: Braden Montgomery, Texas A&M
Texas A&M’s Braden Montgomery led all SEC hitters last week in home runs (4), runs scored (8) and total bases (21) to help lead the Aggies to a 4-0 record. In the series sweep of Auburn, the junior homered in all three games and recorded a three-hit performance in the final two. In the series-clinching win on Friday, Montgomery homered twice, marking his second multi-hit performance as an Aggie. The junior also ripped two doubles and drew four walks.
Pitcher of the Week: Bryce Cunningham, Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt’s Bryce Cunningham pitched 7.0 scoreless innings and registered a career-high 12 strikeouts while allowing just one hit Friday night vs. Missouri. Cunningham allowed just three baserunners over the seven innings en route to his fourth win on the season. Cunningham’s 12 strikeouts led all SEC pitchers on the week.
Freshman of the Week: Luke McNeillie, Florida
Florida’s Luke McNeillie went 2-0 across two appearances in the Gators’ series against No. 17 Mississippi State. McNeillie did not allow a run in 4.1 innings and surrendered just two hits with six strikeouts and no walks. He earned the win in the decisive game three over the Bulldogs, throwing 3.1 shutout relief frames on two hits and three strikeouts. McNeillie held opponents to a .143 batting average on the week.
