Green Giants second baseman Daniel Warkentin was named GLSCL Player of The Week.

Warkentin went on a tear last week in 6 games he went 9-24 .375 avg,  7 R, 4 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 3 BB. 

Warkentin is from Leamington, Ontario. The 6-4 junior attends Parkland Junior College in Champaign, Illinois and plays on the Cobras baseball team. In his sophomore season, Warkentin hit .323 in 50 total games started. He ranked second on the team in doubles (12), RBIs (43), and walks (29). The Cobras finished the year 38-17.

For the season so far, Warkentin is hitting .267 in 60 at-bats. 14 of his 16 hits have been for extra bases – six doubles, three triples, and five home runs. He has more triples (3) than he has singles (2). He has walked 11 times and has 24 RBIs to his name. Warkentin and Grant Richardson of the Cincinnati Steam are tied as league leaders in home runs with five apiece. He is tied with four others for the league lead in triples, he’s third in the league with 24 RBIs, and is tied for seventh in doubles.