DSU Trojan Baseball News

Rhodes Named as DAC & NAIA Region III Pitcher of the Week

April 29, 2008
(Madison, SD) - The Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) and NAIA Region III had recently honored Dan Rhodes as Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 21-27, 2008. 

In his lone appearance for the week, Rhodes pitched nine strong innings to defeat Valley City State, 6-3 last Sunday, April 27th in Valley City, ND.  He gave up three earned runs on seven hits and struck out 10 batters to raise his pitching record to 4-1 this season.

Rhodes, freshman pitcher from Madison, SD, recorded 4.85 ERA this season and struck out 34 batters in eight games pitched this year.  Dan is the son of James and Lori Rhodes of Madison, SD.

The Trojans (22-15, 10-7 DAC) finished second in the DAC Conference and will play #5 seed Valley City State in the first round of the DAC Postseason Tournament on Thursday, May 1st in Valley City, ND at 4:00 pm. 

Nick Huntimer, Dakota State Sports Information Director