2009 CPL Rawlings Players of the Week for Week Two

The Coastal Plain League announced Monday that Wilmington’s Adam Eggemeyer was named the Rawlings Hitter of the Week, while Forest City’s Heath Hembree and Florence’s John Taylor were tabbed Rawlings Co-Pitchers of the Week for week two of action (June 8- June 14).

Eggemeyer, a redshirt senior at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, started six games on the week for the Sharks and finished with an outstanding .500 batting average. On his 13 hits, he had three doubles and three home runs. He also scored eight runs and drove in nine RBIs, a league high for the week. Eggemeyer accumulated a total of 25 bases to go with a remarkable .962 slugging percentage and .536 on-base percentage. So far this season, Eggemeyer is batting .429 after 63 at-bats. He has helped Wilmington by tallying 17 RBIs on his 27 hits and hitting three home runs.

On the mound, Hembree was perfect for Forest City in his only appearance so far this season. The 6-4, 200-pound sophomore from College of Charleston had one start, pitching nine complete innings while striking out 13 batters and only allowing one hit. Overall, Hembree finished with a perfect 0.00 ERA and 1-0 record on the week.

In Florence, Taylor was also brilliant on the mound, making two appearances for the RedWolves, including one start. The 5-10, 165- pound junior right-hander from South Carolina finished the week with a perfect 0.00 ERA and 1-0 record, while also striking out 10 batters. Taylor pitched nine innings, allowing only one hit, but no runs. On the season, Taylor has made five appearances for the RedWolves and pitched 20.2 innings with a record of 1-1. In those five appearances he has struck out 22 batters and only allowed four runs with an ERA of 0.44.

The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league, heading into its 13th season. Featuring 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, the CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with wooden bats during the summer months. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.