Brevard College freshman infielder Frankie Vasquez earned the first USA South Conference Rookie of the Week honor of 2022.

Frankie Vasquez

Frankie Vasquez, a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, went a combined 6-for-15 (.400) with a .500 on-base percentage, and a .400 slugging percentage over the past two weeks to begin the season, as the Tornados posted a 4-1 record. Vasquez also added four runs scored, four RBI, two walks, and two stolen bases during that time. In a doubleheader sweep of William Peace, Vasquez was a combined 4-for-10 with three runs scored, three RBI, one walk, and one stolen base. In taking two of three games against Allegheny, Vasquez was a combined 3-for-8 with one run scored, one run batted in, one walk, and one stolen base.

The freshman infielder helped the Tornados start the 2022 season with four consecutive victories, which was the best start to a season in the program’s NCAA-era history since the 2016 season.

The Tornados will return to action with a three-game series at home against Washington and Lee University, beginning on Saturday, February 19 at 1 p.m.

Brevard College Tornados selected as USA South Athletes of the Week (2021-22 season)

Stamati Damalos, Football, Special Teams Player of the Week (two-time)

Thiago Leopardi, Men’s Soccer, Defender of the Week

Steffon Canady, Football, Defensive Player of the Week (two-time)

Taylor Jackson III, Football, Offensive Player of the Week

Toby Naylor, Football, Defensive Player of the Week

Destiny Williams, Women’s Basketball, Player of the Week

Garrett Sutherland, Men’s Basketball, Rookie of the Week

Aysha Short, Women’s Basketball, Rookie of the Week

Frankie Vasquez, Baseball, Rookie of the Week

Abby Delp, Softball, Rookie Pitcher of the Week