Topic: Parker Phillips

APSU Baseball is on the road this weekend to take on Army

February 25, 2021 |

Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team continues its season-opening road trip when it meets Army-West Point in a three-game series, Friday-Sunday, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.

Austin Peay State University Baseball heads to North Carolina for three-game series against Army. (APSU Sports Information)

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Austin Peay State University loses 11-2 to Dallas Baptist

February 21, 2021 |

Dallas, TX – Center fielder Garrett Spain hit a home run for a second consecutive game, but his two-run blast wasn’t enough as the Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team dropped an 11-2 decision to nationally-ranked Dallas Baptist, Sunday, at Horner Ballpark.

Austin Peay State University Baseball loses on the road to Dallas Baptist 11-2, Sunday. (APSU Sports Information)

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Instant Peay Play: Eleven former APSU Govs continue to shine in pro baseball leagues as MLB All-Star week approaches

July 1, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – With one week to go before Major League Baseball takes a pause for its annual mid-season All-Start Game, 11 former Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball players are still getting it done on pro baseball fields around America and in international leagues.

Currently, two former Govs pitchers Shawn Kelley (Texas Rangers) and Ryne Harper (Minnesota Twins) are on MLB rosters, with Kelley leading the team with 11 saves — as the team’s closer – while also having three wins in five decisions and a 2.79 ERA, while Harper has made the most of his first action in the majors in posting a 3-1 record with a save and a 2.97 ERA as a set-up man out of the bullpen.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) throws against the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. (Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports)

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APSU Baseball’s Parker Phillips named to ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Teams

June 13, 2019 |

Greenboro, NC – Parker Phillips, alumnus with Austin Peay State University baseball, continued to earn attention for his record breaking campaign with his recognition to the 2019 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams, Wednesday. Phillips was a First-Team All-South selection as voted on the by the region’s head coaches.

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Instant Peay Play: Big week of honors, realizations and futures for several APSU Govs

June 10, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – It may be summer and the first action for any Austin Peay State University (APSU) sports teams this fall may still be just over 60 days away, but that doesn’t mean anything didn’t happen this week in Governors sports, as several current and former Govs received honors and realized some dreams to continue their futures in their respective sports.

Things got kicked off on Wednesday, as Governor baseball players Parker Phillips and Greg Leban had their names selected in the 2019 Major league Baseball Draft.

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APSU Baseball’s Parker Phillips, Greg Leban picked in 2019 MLB Draft

June 5, 2019 |

New York City, NY – Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team’s Parker Phillips and pitcher Greg Leban saw their names on the draft board during Day 3 of the 2019 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, which concluded Wednesday, May 5th.

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APSU’s Garrett Spain named to Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-America squad

June 5, 2019 |

Tucson, AZ – Garrett Spain, center fielder for the Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball team, who began his collegiate career by reaching base in 43 consecutive games, has been named to the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Freshmen All-American team, powered by Diamond.

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Instant Peay Play: Several APSU Players could hear named called during MLB Draft

June 3, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – The dream of having a chance to play in the major leagues could become reality this week for several Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball players, with the 2019 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft running June 3rd through June 5th in Secaucus, NJ.

The APSU Govs have a long history in the draft — dating back to the Govs first draft selection in the 1972 draft, Tim Burns, who went in the second round — and this year’s 40-round draft should be no different.

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APSU Baseball’s Parker Phillips selected to Collegiate Baseball All-America Teams

May 30, 2019 |

Tucson, AZ –  Austin Peay State University (APSU) baseball outfielder Parker Phillips became the first Govs to earn All-America honors since 2013 with his selection to the Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division I All-America baseball teams, powered by Diamond, Thursday.

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APSU Sports cap impressive 2018-19 campaign with best-ever finish in OVC Commissioner’s Cup

May 28, 2019 |

Brentwood, TN –  The Austin Peay State University (APSU)s athletics department posted its best-ever finish in the 2018-19 OVC Commissioner’s Cup behind two regular-season championships and another pair of Top 3 finishes in Ohio Valley Conference play

APSU delivered its second-straight 100-point tally in the OVC Commissioner’s Cup, with its 109 points this season an improvement over last season’s 101.5 points. That total pushed the Governors to fourth among the league’s 12 members. Murray State won the 2019 competition with 128 points, its first victory since the inaugural commissioner’s cup was awarded in 2008-09. Jacksonville State finished second (115) followed by Belmont (114) and Austin Peay.  

Austin Peay Athletics post best ever finish in OVC Commissioner’s Cup. (APSU Sports Information)

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