Carson Kerce, a junior from Marietta, Ga., has been named the ACC Player of the Week after leading the No. 2-ranked Yellow Jackets to a remarkable 4-0 week, including a weekend sweep of No. 5 Florida State. With a .667 batting average and six runs batted in, Kerce was instrumental in achieving Georgia Tech's best 35-game start in program history (30-5, 15-23 ACC). His standout performance included three hits and a career-high five RBIs in a single game against FSU, marking the Yellow Jackets' first sweep of a Top 5 opponent since 2006. Currently, he leads the nation with 20 doubles and is on track to break the program record for doubles in a season.

By the Numbers
  • Kerce hit .667 with a .688 on-base percentage and 1.067 slugging over four games.
  • He drove in six runs and scored six during the week, including three hits and five RBIs in one game against FSU.
  • Kerce leads the nation with 20 doubles, two of which were achieved during the FSU series.
State of Play
  • The Yellow Jackets are on a 12-game winning streak, the second-longest in the nation.
  • Georgia Tech鈥檚 baseball team is preparing for a midweek contest against Georgia Southern.
What's Next

Kerce and the Yellow Jackets will aim to extend their winning streak against Georgia Southern, where they look to maintain momentum as they approach critical ACC matchups.

Bottom Line

Carson Kerce's exceptional performance not only makes him a strong candidate for further accolades but also positions the Yellow Jackets as formidable contenders in the ACC, underscoring their championship aspirations this season.