Harper sophomore third baseman Kurt Becker (Palatine, Ill./Palatine) has been named the NJCAA Division III National Player of the Week.
Becker was selected based on his performance in seven games from March 31-April 6. He was a big reason the Hawks went a perfect 7-0 in those games, hitting .545 (12-for-22) with a homer, eight RBIs, 16 runs scored and five stolen bases.
For the year, Becker is hitting a robust .544 (fourth in the nation) with three homers, 16 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 17 games. Becker also has six doubles and a triple and has only been hitless in one game while posting a .576 OBP and .842 slugging percentage.
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"It doesn't surprise me he is doing well because of how hard he has worked in the fall and winter," said head Cliff Brown. "It's been awesome to watch, and I think his success is pushing his teammates to get even better."
