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batted balls · 06-22-2006, 12:14 AM

August 9, 2006

Fullerton, Calif.--Cal State Fullerton may not be the hottest team in baseball, but left fielder Aaron Rowand's bat is on fire.

Rowand earned All-American Baseball League West Player of the Week honors by collecting 14 hits in his last 26 at-bats (.538). In addition, Rowand (shown below) hit two home runs and drove in eight runs.

"This has been my best stretch of the season by far," said Rowand who is batting .267 for the year.

Titan manager Augie Garrido likes what he sees.

"Aaron has made some adjustments," Garrido said. "He's also a player who is willing to work at getting better. Aaron is one of the first players in the batting cage each day. I look for him to only get better over the next few seasons."

Rowand, a native of Portland, Oregon, has seven home runs and 41 RBIs on the season. His defense has also been a large part of his game.

"Playing good defense gives me as much satisfaciton as hitting a home run," said Rowand.

Diamond Notes: Arizona State now has a 10-game lead over second-place Southern California in the West standings . . . UCLA has moved into a third-place tie with Oklahoma State . . . Mark McGwire hit his AABL-leading 41st home run August 4 off Bud Black of San Diego State . . . Bob Hamelin of UCLA and Bob Horner of Arizona State both moved past the 100-RBI plateau this week . . . Arizona manager Jerry Kindall has his team running more. The Wildcats stole eight bases in the past week. As a result, Arizona won seven of its last 10 games and moved ahead of Cal State Fullerton in the standings. Wildcat teammates John Moses and Dan Meyer are tied for second in the West with 13 stolen bases each. Arizona State's Hubie Brooks leads the West with 19 steals . . . Stanford has lost Jim Lonborg for least three weeks with a strain in his pitching arm. Lonborg, 8-8, was fourth among ERA leaders at 2.56.

Stat of the Week: San Diego State equaled its season-high win streak by sweeping Oklahoma State in a three-game series. The Aztecs last won three games in a row in mid-April.

Standings
Arizona State 81-33 --
Southern California 71-43 -10
Oklahoma State 60-54 -21
UCLA 60-54 -21
Cal 55-59 -26
Stanford 55-59 -26
Texas 55-59 -26
Arizona 51-63 -30
Cal State Fullerton 50-64 -31
San Diege State 32-82 -49

06-22-2006, 12:14 AM	#109 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Cal State Fullerton's Rowand Named West Player of the Week August 9, 2006 Fullerton, Calif.--Cal State Fullerton may not be the hottest team in baseball, but left fielder Aaron Rowand's bat is on fire. Rowand earned All-American Baseball League West Player of the Week honors by collecting 14 hits in his last 26 at-bats (.538). In addition, Rowand (shown below) hit two home runs and drove in eight runs. "This has been my best stretch of the season by far," said Rowand who is batting .267 for the year. Titan manager Augie Garrido likes what he sees. "Aaron has made some adjustments," Garrido said. "He's also a player who is willing to work at getting better. Aaron is one of the first players in the batting cage each day. I look for him to only get better over the next few seasons." Rowand, a native of Portland, Oregon, has seven home runs and 41 RBIs on the season. His defense has also been a large part of his game. "Playing good defense gives me as much satisfaciton as hitting a home run," said Rowand. Diamond Notes: Arizona State now has a 10-game lead over second-place Southern California in the West standings . . . UCLA has moved into a third-place tie with Oklahoma State . . . Mark McGwire hit his AABL-leading 41st home run August 4 off Bud Black of San Diego State . . . Bob Hamelin of UCLA and Bob Horner of Arizona State both moved past the 100-RBI plateau this week . . . Arizona manager Jerry Kindall has his team running more. The Wildcats stole eight bases in the past week. As a result, Arizona won seven of its last 10 games and moved ahead of Cal State Fullerton in the standings. Wildcat teammates John Moses and Dan Meyer are tied for second in the West with 13 stolen bases each. Arizona State's Hubie Brooks leads the West with 19 steals . . . Stanford has lost Jim Lonborg for least three weeks with a strain in his pitching arm. Lonborg, 8-8, was fourth among ERA leaders at 2.56. Stat of the Week: San Diego State equaled its season-high win streak by sweeping Oklahoma State in a three-game series. The Aztecs last won three games in a row in mid-April. Standings Arizona State 81-33 -- Southern California 71-43 -10 Oklahoma State 60-54 -21 UCLA 60-54 -21 Cal 55-59 -26 Stanford 55-59 -26 Texas 55-59 -26 Arizona 51-63 -30 Cal State Fullerton 50-64 -31 San Diege State 32-82 -49 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 06-25-2006 at 03:35 PM.