Ball State University Athletics
Vitek Named To Olerud Two-Way Player Watch List
May 10, 2010 | Baseball
MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State junior second baseman/right-handed pitcher Kolbrin Vitek (Bryan, Ohio/Bryan) has been named to the watch list for the 2010 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award the College Baseball Foundation announced Monday. The Olerud Award, which recognizes a player who makes an impact both on the mound and at the plate, will be presented in Lubbock, Texas, July 2 as part of the College Baseball Awards Show.
Vitek, a Golden Spikes Award Watch List member for national player of the year, leads the Cardinals with a .382 batting average while also owning a team-low 3.90 ERA as a weekend starter. He has been instrumental in leading Ball State to the top of the Mid-American Conference with a 15-6 record as the Cardinals have won all seven weekend series in league play.
Vitek also leads the team in hits (71), runs (63), RBI (58), home runs (15), slugging percentage (.731) and on-base percentage (.468). His 63 runs lead the MAC by eight over his closest competitor while he is second in the league with 15 home runs. His 3.90 ERA ranks third in the MAC this season in a team-high 60.0 innings of work. He has a 2-4 record and is coming off his first career save as he tossed 6.0 innings of strong relief against Western Michigan.
Vitek and the Cardinals return to action this week with a pair of non-conference contests against Big Ten foes. The Cardinals host Purdue Tuesday afternoon at Ball Diamond at 3 p.m. and travel to Ohio State Wednesday evening at 6:35 p.m.
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