Schwarber named co-Big Ten Player of the Week

Junior catcher Kyle Schwarber was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday, marking the second time Schwarber has won the award in his career.

He shared the award with Illinois’ Ryan Nagle.

He bat leadoff for the first time in his career this weekend, and led the Hoosiers to two wins against Toledo and No. 19 Louisville.

The catcher recorded four hits, three RBI and scored five runs in the Hoosiers' two victories.

Schwarber hit .571 in the doubleheader, and against Louisville he reached base on each of his five appearances at the plate, which included going 2-for-2, drawing two walks and being hit by a pitch.

It marks the first time since former Hoosier shortstop Michael Basil on May 20, 2013, that an IU player has won Big Ten Player of the Week.

The Middletown, Ohio, native currently leads the Big Ten in slugging percentage at .605 and is tied for first in total bases with 23 on the year.

Evan Hoopfer