Mathis Slugs His Way to CAA Player of the Week Honors

Mathis Slugs His Way to CAA Player of the Week Honors

4/29/2024 2:57:00 PM | Baseball

RICHMOND, Va. – College of Charleston junior first baseman Cole Mathis has been selected the CAA Player of the Week after a standout performance in a series win over Campbell.

Mathis is the fifth different Cougar and first position player to receive a weekly honor from the CAA this season.

Mathis reached base in 14 of 17 plate appearances, including 11 hits and three walks, homered three times, scored seven runs and drove in 10 as the Cougars took two of three from the Camels.

He had three hits on Friday and Sunday, but it was his offensive showing on Saturday that earned him the award. Mathis set career highs with five hits, including two home runs, and had seven RBI in a 17-2 victory.

It was his second two-homer outing in the past three weeks, and he came within two of the school record for most RBI in a game. Mathis took over the team lead with 11 home runs and 41 RBI while raising his batting average 50 points to an even .300.