Ian Rice Midwest League POW 052316 to 052916

Ian Rice of the South Bend Cubs was selected the Midwest League Player of the Week for the span of May 23, 2016 through May 29, 2016. For the week he hit 8 for 17, .471/.550/1.176 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB and 3 BB in 5 games. This season the catcher is hitting .375/.488/.594 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB in 21 games. South Bend is the Class A team of the Chicago Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 29th round in 2015. Rice will be 23 on August 19.