
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of March 25 – 31, 2024. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
Rodriguez is tabbed Player of the Week for his performance in a three-game series against No. 1 Tampa. The junior led the Sharks to a walk-off win following a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth of game two against the top-ranked Spartans. Rodriguez helped hand UT its third loss of the season after a 2-for-5 effort at the plate in game two, with two extra-base hits, two RBI, and two runs scored. For the week, the infielder tallied a .385 batting average (5-for-13), a .385 on-base percentage, and a .692 slugging percentage. Defensively, he recorded two putouts and five assists in seven chances at third base.