Purnell pitched in all four of Florida's games last week, going 1-0 with one save and a 1.29 ERA across seven innings pitched.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Following a stellar week on the mound in which he pitched in all four of the Gators' games, Florida right-handed reliever Blake Purnell has been honored as the Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week.
Monday's announcement marks the first-career SEC weekly honor for the Boynton Beach, Fla. native as well as the Gators' fourth overall this season.
Purnell pitched in all four of Florida's games last week and helped power the Orange & Blue to a 3-1 record and a series win over No. 2 Arkansas. Across his four appearances, Purnell went 1-0 with one save and produced a 1.29 ERA across seven innings pitched, allowing just five hits with no walks allowed.
Purnell recorded a 3 1/3-inning save in game two vs. Arkansas to even the series, then earned the win in game three to clinch the series by pitching 1 2/3 perfect innings to finish off the game.
As a result of the standout week, Purnell wields a 3-2 record with three saves and a 1.19 ERA across 30 1/3 innings pitched this season. The Florida relief ace has allowed an earned run in just three of his 19 appearances while holding opposing hitters to a .207 batting average against.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Following a stellar week on the mound in which he pitched in all four of the Gators' games, Florida right-handed reliever Blake Purnell has been honored as the Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week.
Monday's announcement marks the first-career SEC weekly honor for the Boynton Beach, Fla. native as well as the Gators' fourth overall this season.
Purnell pitched in all four of Florida's games last week and helped power the Orange & Blue to a 3-1 record and a series win over No. 2 Arkansas. Across his four appearances, Purnell went 1-0 with one save and produced a 1.29 ERA across seven innings pitched, allowing just five hits with no walks allowed.
Purnell recorded a 3 1/3-inning save in game two vs. Arkansas to even the series, then earned the win in game three to clinch the series by pitching 1 2/3 perfect innings to finish off the game.
As a result of the standout week, Purnell wields a 3-2 record with three saves and a 1.19 ERA across 30 1/3 innings pitched this season. The Florida relief ace has allowed an earned run in just three of his 19 appearances while holding opposing hitters to a .207 batting average against.
