Schwarber named Big Ten Freshman of Week Monday

IU catcher Kyle Schwarber was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the third time Monday, giving the Hoosiers a conference-leading twelve weekly conference awards.

During the three game sweep of Ohio State, Schwarber played a key role for IU in securing the number two seed in the Big Ten Tournament. For the series, Schwarber hit .600 (6-10) with an on base percentage of .667 and a slugging percentage of .700.

Schwarber had his best game of the series in IU’s dramatic 10-8 comeback win Thursday, going 3-for-3 with four RBIs and a walk. One of those hits was a bases clearing double in the bottom of the eighth that at the time cut Ohio State’s lead to 8-5.

Against Evansville May 15, Schwarber went 2-for-5, scored two runs and stole a base.

Overall, Schwarber hit .533 (8-15) for the week and scored five runs while driving in four. For the season, Schwarber is hitting .318 with eight homeruns and 47 RBI.

First baseman Sam Travis is the only other IU freshman to win the award three times this season. Outfielder Chris Sujka and pitcher Kyle Hart have each won it once.

-- Jason Haddix