Sheldon Named Big 12 Co-Player of the Week

Oklahoma's Ole Sheldon was named the Big 12 Conference's Co-Player of the Week on Tuesday after helping lead the Sooners to seven-straight wins and a second place billing in the conference race. The junior first baseman, who shared honors with Baylor's Michael Griffin, led the Sooners in hitting for the third straight week with a .500 average (8-for-16) over four games last week including three runs scored and RBI. Nebraska's Zach Kroenke picked up the conference's pitcher of the week honor.

“Ole has been one of our most consistent performers all season and has definitely been a difference-maker in our offense over the last few weeks,” commented OU head coach Larry Cochell. “This is a great honor for him and our ball club.”

Sheldon did not strike out in 18 plate appearances last week and scored the game-winning run in three of the four contests. His totals also included a series best .538 batting average in the three game sweep of Kansas.

Sheldon's performance over the weekend was key in helping the Sooners to their second consecutive Big 12 series sweep, their first time accomplishing such a feat since 1997. The Roseburg, Ore., native began the Kansas series by tying his career high with four hits on Friday night. He then concluded the series with a 2-for-4 effort on Sunday to extend his team-leading multi-hit total to 13.

Sheldon's honor is the third conference award this year awarded to the program as it has also garnered two Big 12 Pitcher of the Week accolades. Junior starting pitcher David Purcey received his weekly honor for the week of xxxx, while junior closer Jarod McAuliff picked up his honor just last week.

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Sheldon Named Big 12 Co-Player of the Week

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