MCLAUGHLIN NAMED KJCCC PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Blue Dragon third baseman Ben McLaughlin was named this week's KJCCC Player of the Week. (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)
Blue Dragon third baseman Ben McLaughlin was named this week's KJCCC Player of the Week. (Andrew Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)
May 10, 2022

Hutchinson CC Sports Information

Hutchinson Community College baseball third baseman Ben McLaughlin was named the Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week after an incredible final week of the regular season to lead the Blue Dragons to a 4-0 record.

The sophomore from Golden, Colorado, had a huge series against Dodge City to lead the Blue Dragons to a series sweep. McLaughlin hit .688 (11 for 16) and had a 1.438 slugging percentage with three doubles, three home runs and 11 RBIs against the Conquistadors.

In the series opener, McLaughlin was 3 for 5 with five RBIs. He hit a go-ahead two-run home run in extra innings to complete a Blue Dragon comeback.

McLaughlin is currently on a 13-game hitting streak where he is hitting .542 (26 for 48 with six home runs and 25 RBIs).

McLaughlin was the Blue Dragons' first conference player of the week. Jack Whitlock was the KJCCC Pitcher of the week on April 5.