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batted balls · 08-22-2006, 01:29 PM

August 9, 2007

Stillwater, Okla.--Pete Incaviglia finally gave Oklahoma State Cowboy fans something to cheer about. The left fielder was named All-American Baseball League West Player of the Week.

"It's about time I did something this year," said Incaviglia. "These fans deserve something."

Incaviglia hit .360 and drove home nine runs during the stretch. Four of his nine hits were home runs.

"Pete gave us a lift this week," said Oklahoma State manager Gary Ward. "He showed what he's still capable of."

A season ago, Incaviglia earned a spot on the West All-Star team. His final numbers (.263-43-103) put him among the top sluggers in the AABL. This season, however, has been a struggle.

"I've swung at a ton of bad pitches," said. Incaviglia. "Maybe I'm trying to do too much."

Ward agrees, "When you're playing on a last-place club, you do things that take you away from success because you want to turn things around all by yourself. That rarely works out well."

Since the All-Star break, Incaviglia has batted .300 and raised his season totals to a .246 average with 21 home runs and 47 RBIs.

"That's a far cry from where I was a year ago," said Incaviglia. "But it's a whole lot better than I was batting in April (.195)."

Diamond Notes: Although Southern California has played only .500 ball in its last 10 games, the Trojans took 2-of-3 from Arizona State in Tempe. USC holds an eight-game lead over the Sun Devils . . . USC right-hander Jim Barr (19-2) goes for his 20th victory in his next start . . . Arizona State's Paul Moskau saw his 13-game winning streak come to an end August 6 in a 4-3 loss to USC . . . Sun Devil Reggie Jackson has stolen eight straight bases. Jackson is now tied with Stanford's Jeffrey Hammonds for the West lead with 22 thefts . . . Cal State Fullerton infielder Jose Mota (.222-7-48) was placed on the disabled list with a severely strained back. Pitcher Adam Johnson (0-1, 3.86 ERA) took Mota's roster spot after being activated from the DL.

Stat of the Week: Nine West batters have already reached the 100-strikeout plateau. Cal State Fullerton outfielder Aaron Rowand has struck out the most times (112). Dave Kingman of USC has the highest strikeout percentage (111 Ks in 390 AB for 28%).

West Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Southern California 83 31 .728 --
Arizona State 75 39 .658 8.0
UCLA 67 47 .588 16.0
California 58 56 .509 25.0
Stanford 58 56 .509 25.0
Texas 53 61 .465 30.0
Arizona 52 62 .456 31.0
Cal State Fullerton 45 69 .395 38.0
San Diego State 44 70 .386 39.0
Oklahoma State 35 79 .307 48.0

08-22-2006, 01:29 PM	#235 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Incaviglia Finally Gives Oklahoma State Fans Something to Cheer About August 9, 2007 Stillwater, Okla.--Pete Incaviglia finally gave Oklahoma State Cowboy fans something to cheer about. The left fielder was named All-American Baseball League West Player of the Week. "It's about time I did something this year," said Incaviglia. "These fans deserve something." Incaviglia hit .360 and drove home nine runs during the stretch. Four of his nine hits were home runs. "Pete gave us a lift this week," said Oklahoma State manager Gary Ward. "He showed what he's still capable of." A season ago, Incaviglia earned a spot on the West All-Star team. His final numbers (.263-43-103) put him among the top sluggers in the AABL. This season, however, has been a struggle. "I've swung at a ton of bad pitches," said. Incaviglia. "Maybe I'm trying to do too much." Ward agrees, "When you're playing on a last-place club, you do things that take you away from success because you want to turn things around all by yourself. That rarely works out well." Since the All-Star break, Incaviglia has batted .300 and raised his season totals to a .246 average with 21 home runs and 47 RBIs. "That's a far cry from where I was a year ago," said Incaviglia. "But it's a whole lot better than I was batting in April (.195)." Diamond Notes: Although Southern California has played only .500 ball in its last 10 games, the Trojans took 2-of-3 from Arizona State in Tempe. USC holds an eight-game lead over the Sun Devils . . . USC right-hander Jim Barr (19-2) goes for his 20th victory in his next start . . . Arizona State's Paul Moskau saw his 13-game winning streak come to an end August 6 in a 4-3 loss to USC . . . Sun Devil Reggie Jackson has stolen eight straight bases. Jackson is now tied with Stanford's Jeffrey Hammonds for the West lead with 22 thefts . . . Cal State Fullerton infielder Jose Mota (.222-7-48) was placed on the disabled list with a severely strained back. Pitcher Adam Johnson (0-1, 3.86 ERA) took Mota's roster spot after being activated from the DL. Stat of the Week: Nine West batters have already reached the 100-strikeout plateau. Cal State Fullerton outfielder Aaron Rowand has struck out the most times (112). Dave Kingman of USC has the highest strikeout percentage (111 Ks in 390 AB for 28%). West Standings Team W L PCT GB Southern California 83 31 .728 -- Arizona State 75 39 .658 8.0 UCLA 67 47 .588 16.0 California 58 56 .509 25.0 Stanford 58 56 .509 25.0 Texas 53 61 .465 30.0 Arizona 52 62 .456 31.0 Cal State Fullerton 45 69 .395 38.0 San Diego State 44 70 .386 39.0 Oklahoma State 35 79 .307 48.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-22-2006 at 02:08 PM.