NEW ORLEANS – After leading their teams to emotional victories, Louisiana’s Connor Cooke and Georgia State’s Josh Smith claim Sun Belt weekly accolades, presented by GEICO.
Baseball Pitcher of the Week
Connor Cooke, Louisiana
(So., RHP – Sulphur, La.)
Ragin’ Cajuns sophomore right-handed pitcher Connor Cooke tossed a two-hit complete game shutout in Saturday’s 9-0 victory over Arkansas State. The Sulphur, La., product struck out 12, without conceding a walk, in the 122-pitch outing. Cooke is the first Louisiana starter to throw a two-hit complete game shutout since 2014. His 12 strikeouts in the outing are the second-most among Ragin’ Cajuns pitchers in a two-hit complete game shutout.