Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eagles of the Week Presented by EMUCU
5/10/2021 8:00:00 AM | Baseball, Women's Track & Field, General
Each week a number of Eagles will be honored for their success in competition
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Each week, the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics names the EMUCU's Athletes of the Week, as selected by the athletic media relations department based on their athletic performances from the previous week.
MALE NOMINEE
Name: Scott Granzotto
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
Year: Senior
GPA: 3.55
Major: Nursing
Week's Achievements (detailed description of week's events):
Eastern Michigan left-handed pitcher Scott Granzotto compiled a 2-0 record on the mound for the week, helping Eastern to wins over Mid-American Conference opponents Toledo and Bowling Green, May 4 and 8, respectively. The Northville, Mich. native recorded a 1.64 ERA over his 11.0 innings pitched over the two games, striking out 11 and walking just one batter during his time on the mound.
Against Toledo, Granzotto threw 4.0 innings, allowing two runs while striking out five Rocket batters in the win.
Dominating the Falcons, Granzotto threw a season-high 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out a season-best six in the shutout victory. The senior faced the minimum number of batters in four-of-seven innings on the way to earning his second win of the week and third of the season.
FEMALE NOMINEE
Name: Kadian Clarke
Sport: Track & Field
Position: Throws
Year: Senior
GPA: 3.77
Major: Finance
Week's Achievements (detailed description of week's events):
Senior Kadian Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica-Immaculate Conception) had a strong showing at the 2021 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships, May 7-8. In the hammer throw, Clarke gave it her all as she produced a school-record toss of 58.87m. The mark bested former Eagle Lydia Gomez-Diaz's distance of 58.16m set back in 2012. The Jamaica native now owns program-best marks in the hammer throw and indoor shot put (14.83m), while sitting second in the outdoor shot put (15.29m).
MALE NOMINEE
Name: Scott Granzotto
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
Year: Senior
GPA: 3.55
Major: Nursing
Week's Achievements (detailed description of week's events):
Eastern Michigan left-handed pitcher Scott Granzotto compiled a 2-0 record on the mound for the week, helping Eastern to wins over Mid-American Conference opponents Toledo and Bowling Green, May 4 and 8, respectively. The Northville, Mich. native recorded a 1.64 ERA over his 11.0 innings pitched over the two games, striking out 11 and walking just one batter during his time on the mound.
Against Toledo, Granzotto threw 4.0 innings, allowing two runs while striking out five Rocket batters in the win.
Dominating the Falcons, Granzotto threw a season-high 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out a season-best six in the shutout victory. The senior faced the minimum number of batters in four-of-seven innings on the way to earning his second win of the week and third of the season.
FEMALE NOMINEE
Name: Kadian Clarke
Sport: Track & Field
Position: Throws
Year: Senior
GPA: 3.77
Major: Finance
Week's Achievements (detailed description of week's events):
Senior Kadian Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica-Immaculate Conception) had a strong showing at the 2021 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships, May 7-8. In the hammer throw, Clarke gave it her all as she produced a school-record toss of 58.87m. The mark bested former Eagle Lydia Gomez-Diaz's distance of 58.16m set back in 2012. The Jamaica native now owns program-best marks in the hammer throw and indoor shot put (14.83m), while sitting second in the outdoor shot put (15.29m).
Players Mentioned
Throws
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