Chapman Named NECC Pitcher of the Week

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – For the third straight week and the fourth time this season, Mitchell College senior Jeremy Chapman was named NECC Pitcher of the Week, as announced on Monday by the New England Collegiate Conference.

Chapman struck out 11 batters and gave up only two hits over a complete-game, seven-inning performance in a 5-0 win over Becker College on Saturday. The win improved his overall record to 5-0 and was his team-leading third shutout of the season.

Chapman entered the weekend leading the country in both ERA and hits allowed per nine innings at the Division III level. His ERA dropped to 0.66 and he has allowed only 18 hits over 41.0 innings. Chapman also leads the NECC with 57 strikeouts and has held opponents to .127 hitting in six appearances.

Mitchell (12-11 overall, 7-4 NECC) is scheduled to host a make-up game against Becker on Tuesday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m.