SAN FRANCISCO – One week in and Nick Madrigal has already made an impact on the Oregon State offense. So much that he’s already being recognized by the Pac-12 Conference.
The freshman was named the Pac-12 Player of the Week on Tuesday. A native of Elk Grove, Calif., he batted .500 (7-for-14) with two runs scored, one double and six runs batted in over his first three games. His statistics accrued Monday in the win over Utah did not count toward his honor.
Of Madrigal’s six runs batted in, five came with two outs.
He began his collegiate career in spectacular fashion, going 4-for-4 in Oregon State’s 7-6 win over Ball State on Friday.