Carlos Sanchez Earns Back-to-Back RRAC Player of the Week Honors
SHREVEPORT, La. -- LSUS junior Carlos Sanchez delivered a dominant all-around performance at the plate and in the field, leading the Pilots to a perfect 4-0 week and a conference sweep of LSU Alexandria. Over four games, Sanchez hit a blistering .500 (9-for-18) with eight runs scored, 10 RBIs, three home runs, two triples, and a double. He posted a .500 on-base percentage and an eye-popping 1.278 slugging percentage, totaling 23 bases on the week while striking out zero times in 20 plate appearances. Sanchez opened the week with a statement performance in an 11-1 win over Central Baptist (Ark.), going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run, four RBIs, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. He tallied nine total bases in the contest and reached base four times, setting the tone for the week.
In conference play at LSUA, Sanchez continued his hot streak. He recorded multiple hits in two of the three games, including a 3-for-4 effort with a home run and two runs scored in a 6-1 victory. He capped the series with a 2-for-5 performance in a 14-3 win, launching another home run and driving in four runs. Across the three-game conference set, he hit .429 (6-for-14) with two home runs, a triple, six RBIs, and five runs scored. Six of his nine hits on the week went for extra bases, showcasing his power and gap-to-gap ability. In addition to his offensive production, Sanchez was flawless defensively, recording six putouts without an error for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
Sanchez leads the NAIA with 37 RBIs, 35 hits, and 71 total bases. He is also his team's leader with seven doubles, seven triples, a .899 slugging percentage, and 17 stolen bases. This is his fourth Player of the Week award.
LSUS is ranked first in the NAIA Baseball Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The Pilots are 18-2 overall and 6-0 in the RRAC
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