Bregman named quarterfinalist for Brooks Wallace Award

Freshman shortstop Alex Bregman was named one of 25 quarterfinalists for the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award, given to the nation’s top shortstop.

The Albuquerque, N.M., native paces the LSU offense, hitting .414 with seven triples, five home runs and 41 RBIs, while leading the Southeastern Conference in six offensive categories.

The SEC had five representatives among the 25 quarterfinalists, leading all conferences. A winner will be announced June 29 during the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s Night of Champions in Lubbock, Texas.

Bregman also accepted an invitation to play with Team USA for its 33-game international tour this summer, joining teammate Aaron Nola.

Nola named SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week

Sophomore righty Aaron Nola was named SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday after firing a complete game shutout in a 5-0 win against Alabama on Friday. Nola limited the Crimson Tide to three hits while surrendering one walk and striking out 10.

The Catholic High product became the first Tiger pitcher to hurl back-to-back complete games since Kevin Gausman at the end of last season.

Nola leads the SEC with 82 strikeouts while maintaining a 2.15 ERA as the Tigers’ Friday night starter.

Nola shares the honor with Ole Miss junior righty Bobby Wahl, who also pitched a complete game shutout while taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning during a 5-0 win against Tennessee.