University of Memphis Athletics
Trela Named to American Weekly Honor Roll
Mar 20, 2017 | Baseball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis freshman shortstop Alec Trela has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll after his dominant week at the plate.
Trela helped the Tigers to a road series win over Missouri State, posting a pair of multiple-hit games along the way. The Normal, Ill. product, had a career high four hits in the second game of the series and drove in two runs. In the series finale Trela hit a clutch two-run home run to tie the game 4-4 in the sixth inning.
Trela finished the week with a .467 batting average and seven hits in the combine four games. He had a double and a homer. He led the team with six runs driven in. The freshman also played errorless defense at shortstop during the week.
Memphis has had a player named to the honor roll each week but Trela is the first Tigers hitter to be recognized. Pitchers Connor Alexander, Drew Crosby and Colton Hathcock have each been named to the weekly honor roll.
The Tigers will host Ole Miss at AutoZone Park Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Memphis will be back at FedExPark this weekend for a three-game series against Southern.
