Region XVIII tournament players to watch

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Brian Barnett, OF WNC

One of the toughest hitters in the conference, who has eight home runs and 96 total bases on the season

Kramer Champlin, P WNC

His 0.49 ERA leads the conference. He tossed a complete-game, no-hitter three weeks ago and opponents are hitting just .110 against him.

Tyler Chism, OF CSI

Leads the conference in total bases (79), RBIs (35) and is second in batting average with a .373.

Robbie Garvey, CF CSN

Leads the conference with 31 steals in SWAC play and has the range in center field to track to down any ball hit his way.

Josh Moody, P WNC

Spent a good part of the season with a pinkie injury, but is 3-0 on the season with a 2.42 ERA and has returned to his role as ace.

Brett Nigbur, C Eastern Utah

Is among the conference leaders in batting average (.370) and doubles (11).

Lance Ray, OF WNC

Leads the Wildcats in batting average (.338) and RBIs (28) during conference play and leads the team's outfield with 163 putouts.

Egan Smith, P CSN

The sophomore was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 35th round (1,071 overall) even if his 4-5 record in conference play doesn't show it.

Gabe Weidenaar, P CSN

A 2.02 ERA and a .178 opponents' batting average make him a strong pitcher. Add a conference-leading 78 strikeouts and that makes him one of the SWAC's best.