Alabama-Huntsville outfielder/designated hitter Connor McCain (JR, 6-0, 190, Gardendale, AL) is the Gulf South Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week ending February 24.
McCain is the third different UAH player to claim laurels in the last four weeks, sparking the Chargers to a 4-1 record versus in-region competition. The junior went 10-for-17 at the plate for a .588 average, while lacing two doubles, one triple, one grand slam and 14 RBI en route to a 1.000 slugging percentage. The Gardendale, AL native hit safely in four of the five games led by a grand slam versus in-region, in-state rival Miles on Wednesday.