Each week during the high school season, we will be announcing the Mizuno Pitcher and Player of the Week for that particular week. Numerous players across the state  put up impressive numbers both as position players and pitchers on the mound. This year we will be selecting one Pitcher of the Week and one Player of the Week based on nominations from high school coaches across the state. Thanks to Mizuno for sponsoring both awards this season. 

Thanks to the many high school coaches that sent in nominations this week.  

New this year will be our Tennessee Diamond Notes that we will release each Tuesday. Our Diamond Notes will highlight other players nominated by high school coaches that are deserving of recognition that were not named Mizuno Pitcher or Player of the Week. Look for that tomorrow. 

Let's take a look at the Mizuno Player and Pitcher of the Week for Week 3:

 

MIZUNO PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Sam Ritz OF / C / Dobyns Bennett , TN / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 167 / POS: 32 The Roane State CC commit had a monster week at the plate, earning him Player of the Week Honors.  Ritz posted a .538 AVG with 4 Home Runs, 8 RBIs, and 7 Runs Scored.

MIZUNO PITCHER OF THE WEEK 

A.J. Armstrong SS / RHP / Cannon County, TN / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 56 / POS: 11 Armstrong had a record setting performance for Cannon County, earning him Pitcher of the Week.  In his start against Westmoreland, Armstrong set a school record with 17 Strikeouts in 7.2 IP. He only walked one batter.  He also went 4-10 at the plate during the week, including a game-tying grand slam.

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