April 19, 2004

Spencer Steedley
Baseball
Freshman Outfielder/Pitcher
Granite Quarry, North Carolina
East Rowan High School

Spencer Steedley paced the 49ers to two crucial road wins at Conference USA foe Louisville this past weekend. In game two of the series, which Charlotte won 13-8, Steedley enjoyed the best performance of his young career. He collected a career-high four hits, five RBI and scored three runs. He also became the fifth Charlotte player this season to connect on two home runs in a game. When he connected on a home runs in the sixth and seventh innings.

In Charlotte's four games last week, he lead the team with a .563 batting average and a 1.188 slugging percentage. He had three multi-hit games and connected on three home runs with seven RBI.

Steedley and the rest of the 49ers embark on a four-game homestand this week. The 49ers host Furman, Wednesday, April 21 at 6 pm. Then, they battle UAB in a crucial Conference USA series this weekend at Tom and Lib Phillips Field.

Other Nominees: Kathy Robey (Women's Tennis)