Austin Botello WAC POW 022017 to 022617

Austin Botello of the New Mexico State Aggies was selected the Western Athletic Conference baseball player of the week for the period that spanned February 20, 2017 through February 26, 2017. The senior outfielder hit 15 for 23, .652 with 3 2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB, 4 BB in 5 games. That included a 6 for 7 game against Mount St Mary's in which he had 1 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI and 2 R. This season he is hitting 20 for 36, .556/.638/833 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB in 9 games. The Aggies are 6-3.