Jake Burger MVC POW 041717 to 042317

Jake Burger of the Missouri State Bears was selected the Missouri Valley Conference baseball player of the week for the period that spanned April 17, 2017 through April 23, 2017. The senior outfielder hit 10 for 22, .455 with 1 2B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB, 5 BB in 5 games. He also earned the award week 4 and week 6. This season he is hitting 59 for 162, .364/.465/.747 with 17 HR, 48 RBI, 53 R, 3 SB in 41 games. The Bears are 28-13.