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batted balls · 07-26-2006, 09:58 AM

April 26, 2007

Tallahassee, Fla.--Florida State third baseman Eduardo Perez enjoyed his finest week as a pro. On Monday, Perez hit for the cycle. By Sunday, he had been named All-American Baseball League East Player of the Week.

"I've been waiting for a week like this for a long time," said Perez, son of former Cincinnati Red great Tony Perez. "Everything fell into place this week."

Perez collected his cycle in a 10-8 victory over Michigan State. He got perhaps the most difficult hit out of the way by tripling off Spartan starter Mark Mulder in the first inning. In the third, Perez hit a solo home run off Mulder. An inning later Perez lined a bases-clearing, three-run double off reliever John Leister. An eighth-inning single off Larry Pashnick completed his cycle.

"To hit for the cycle was an exciting feat," said Perez. "Still, I'm glad we won the game."

Perez (shown below) drove in four runs on the day.. The last player to hit for the cycle was outfielder Pete Stanicek of Stanford on August 11, 2006.

Perez was selected for Player of the Week honors Sunday. By week's end, Perez had raised his average from .222 to .299.

Diamond Notes: Michigan right-hander Lary Sorensen pitched a two-hit shutout in a 1-0 win Saturday against hard-hitting Mississippi State . . . the Wolverines' Leon Roberts rejoined the team after a stint on the disabled list. Outfielder Dick Wakefield was sent to the minors . . . Minnesota activated short stop Jerry Kindall from the DL and optioned infielder Brian Raabe to the minors . . . Left-hander Paul Wilson of Florida State allowed just two hits in eight innings Friday as the Seminoles slipped past Notre Dame 4-3. After Rick Langford gave up three runs on three hits to the Irish, closer Craig Skok came on to earn his fifth save and preserve the FSU victory.

Stat of the Week: Ivy first baseman Lou Gehrig is 11-for-his last 24. Gehrig, the East leader with 24 RBIs, has driven in nine runs in the past week.

East Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Ivy 15 7 .682 --
Michigan 15 7 .682 --
Mississippi State 13 9 .591 2.0
Miami 11 11 .500 4.0
Minnesota 11 11 .500 4.0
Florida State 10 12 .455 5.0
Michigan State 10 12 .455 5.0
Illinois 9 13 .409 6.0
Notre Dame 9 13 .409 6.0
Louisiana State 7 15 .318 8.0

07-26-2006, 09:58 AM	#185 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	FSU'S Perez Cycles His Way to East Player of the Week April 26, 2007 Tallahassee, Fla.--Florida State third baseman Eduardo Perez enjoyed his finest week as a pro. On Monday, Perez hit for the cycle. By Sunday, he had been named All-American Baseball League East Player of the Week. "I've been waiting for a week like this for a long time," said Perez, son of former Cincinnati Red great Tony Perez. "Everything fell into place this week." Perez collected his cycle in a 10-8 victory over Michigan State. He got perhaps the most difficult hit out of the way by tripling off Spartan starter Mark Mulder in the first inning. In the third, Perez hit a solo home run off Mulder. An inning later Perez lined a bases-clearing, three-run double off reliever John Leister. An eighth-inning single off Larry Pashnick completed his cycle. "To hit for the cycle was an exciting feat," said Perez. "Still, I'm glad we won the game." Perez (shown below) drove in four runs on the day.. The last player to hit for the cycle was outfielder Pete Stanicek of Stanford on August 11, 2006. Perez was selected for Player of the Week honors Sunday. By week's end, Perez had raised his average from .222 to .299. Diamond Notes: Michigan right-hander Lary Sorensen pitched a two-hit shutout in a 1-0 win Saturday against hard-hitting Mississippi State . . . the Wolverines' Leon Roberts rejoined the team after a stint on the disabled list. Outfielder Dick Wakefield was sent to the minors . . . Minnesota activated short stop Jerry Kindall from the DL and optioned infielder Brian Raabe to the minors . . . Left-hander Paul Wilson of Florida State allowed just two hits in eight innings Friday as the Seminoles slipped past Notre Dame 4-3. After Rick Langford gave up three runs on three hits to the Irish, closer Craig Skok came on to earn his fifth save and preserve the FSU victory. Stat of the Week: Ivy first baseman Lou Gehrig is 11-for-his last 24. Gehrig, the East leader with 24 RBIs, has driven in nine runs in the past week. East Standings Team W L PCT GB Ivy 15 7 .682 -- Michigan 15 7 .682 -- Mississippi State 13 9 .591 2.0 Miami 11 11 .500 4.0 Minnesota 11 11 .500 4.0 Florida State 10 12 .455 5.0 Michigan State 10 12 .455 5.0 Illinois 9 13 .409 6.0 Notre Dame 9 13 .409 6.0 Louisiana State 7 15 .318 8.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 07-27-2006 at 08:52 PM.