Pope is MWC Pitcher of the Week

Grinnell College’s Ben Pope, a 6-3, 175-pound sophomore from Maryville, Tenn. (Alcoa HS), has been named the Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week.

Through the team’s first 11 games, Pope had a spotless 0.00 earned average in four appearances and 13 1/3 innings pitched. He had struck out six batters and owned a 1-0 record in a season that has included two starts, one a complete game, and two relief appearances.

Nate Paul of Ripon was named Performer of the Week.