Ethan Keen Named MACCC Baseball Player of the Week

Sophomore Ethan Keen of Hinds Community College has been named the MACCC Baseball Player of the Week. The designation comes after Keen’s offensive performance helped the Eagles finish a perfect 4-0 during the week, according to school officials.

Keen hit .438 with five home runs and 12 RBIs. He scored nine runs and posted a .526 on-base percentage and a 1.375 slugging percentage. His efforts helped Hinds defeat Mississippi Delta Community College and Meridian Community College.

The Jackson, Mississippi, native set a Hinds record for home runs in the BBCOR era with his 18th homer of the season. Keen hit three home runs in a doubleheader sweep against Mississippi Delta, with scores of 19-4 and 12-8. Earlier, he hit two home runs in another doubleheader sweep over Meridian, winning 12-7 and 11-10.

The Eagles are scheduled to return to action Wednesday against Southwest Mississippi Community College at Joe G. Moss Field in Raymond. The doubleheader is set to start at 3 p.m., according to school officials. Fans can follow Hinds Athletics on Twitter and Instagram at @HindsAthletics and on Facebook for updates.

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