The Coastal Plain League announced today that Clay Casey of Florence was named Hitter of the Week, while Zach Usselman of Morehead City earned Pitcher of the Week honors for the eighth week of CPL action (June 17 - July 23.)

Casey, a junior at Delta State, came on in a big way for the RedWolves in week eight finishing with an even .500 average across five games played. In total, he notched nine hits with three doubles, two home runs and six RBIs for 18 total bases and a 1.000 slugging percentage. Casey now sits as the RedWolves leading hitter on the season with a blistering .465 average to go along with nine doubles, two home runs and 17 RBIs.

Meanwhile on the mound, Usselman put it all together for the Marlins in week eight tossing a seven-inning complete game shutout on July 21 against the Edenton Steamers. The NC State junior allowed only three hits, all singles, while walking two and striking out ten for a 0.71 WHIP and .125 opponent’s batting average.

The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s premier summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 21st season in 2017, the CPL features 15 teams playing in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL has had over 1,400 alumni drafted and 106 of those – including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander – make their Major League debut; while another notable alum – Russell Wilson – won Super Bowl XLVIII. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com and follow us via Twitter @CPLBaseball.

Shelby Hilliard

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