Monday morning, West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer announced the Baker Tilly WCL Player and Pitcher of the Week.
This week’s recipients are Bend Elks outfielder Jace Miller (transfer portal) and Springfield Drifters right-hander Andrew Miller (Cal State Fullerton).
It’s the second straight week that Jace Miller’s been Player of the Week, sandwiched around his appearance in last week’s All-Star Game. In a weekend series victory over the Cowlitz Black Bears, he was 6-for-12 (.500) with a double, home run, four RBI and three runs. His round-tripper came Sunday night, leading off the bottom of the ninth and lifted the Elks to a 10-9 victory.
The Medford, Oregon native is now riding a nine-game hitting streak. During the streak, he’s batting .556 (20-for-36) with eight multi-hit games.
Andrew Miller was stellar in his Saturday night start at Corvallis. In a 1-0 win for the Drifters, he spun six shutout innings and struck out nine to earn the victory.
Over his last four appearances, including a pair of starts, Miller is 2-0 and has given up just one earned run in 14 2/3 innings (0.61 ERA) while fanning 16.
About the West Coast League
The West Coast League is western North America’s premier summer collegiate baseball league. With teams ranging throughout Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alberta, the WCL offers top collegiate players the chance to compete at a high level, develop their skills, and showcase their talents in front of thousands of fans, MLB scouts, and national media. The WCL’s 20th Anniversary Season will conclude with the WCL championship game August 14.
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