BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - After a strong week, freshman Ryan Valdes has been named the Gulf South Conference freshman of the week. He helped lead Lee University baseball to a 3-1 week including a sweep of Christian Brothers University.

This at the plate, Valdes appeared in four games with three starts. He was 7-for-14 this week. He had seven runs scored and six RBI against CBU. He did not strike out against CBU and had just one strikeout for the week. He had two doubles and two home runs including a grand slam. He added a stolen base and five putouts in the outfield.

The Flames will go to Tusculum on Tuesday and then host the University of Montevallo this weekend.