JONATHAN FRENCH | WASHINGTON AND LEE | FY. | CF | ATLANTA, GA.
French, a first-year from Atlanta, Ga., was an on-base machine and pest for opposing batteries once on the basepaths as he helped Washington and Lee secure a sweep of Averett University (8-7, 16-7) over the weekend. The Cougars managed to retire French just one time as he went 6-for-7 in official at bats and reached base in 8-of-9 total plate appearances on way to an .857 batting average and .889 OBP. He also drove in three runs, scored five times, and stole five bags. In game one, French went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. His speed helped manufacture the Generals all important eighth run as he reached on a bunt single and stole both second and third before scoring on a one-out double by Ethan Zulueta. In game two, French reached base five times as he went 3-for-3 with a pair of walks. He also scored three times, drove in three runs, and stole three bases.