Metro Knights Baseball

Catching some early morning action at the Bank between Century College Wood Ducks Baseball and NIACC Trojans Baseball.

With the college baseball season now underway, follow the Knights on Twitter to hear how your favorite players are doing this Spring! We'll share standout performances and highlight which players had the best week!

Player of the Week is University of St. Thomas senior outfielder Josh Thorp, who went on an absolute rampage on the Tommies' season-opening trip to Arizona last weekend. In just 5 games, Thorp went 10-for-21 with 10 RBI, HR, 4 triples, and 2 doubles for an otherworldly 1.095 slugging percentage as the Tommies opened their season 4-1.

Pitcher of the Week is University of Minnesota Crookston sophomore RHP Matt Nelson, who delivered back-to-back solid starts for the Golden Eagles on their 7-3 trip in Florida. Nelson earned 1 Win and posted a 2.31 ERA, with splits of 11.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 16 K. Great start to the season!