Illinois State University announced on March 23 that redshirt sophomore outfielder Brayden Bakes was selected for the Baseball America Week 6 College Team of the Week following a strong showing at the plate.
Bakes’ recognition comes after he went 12-for-18, hitting five home runs, scoring eight runs, and collecting 13 runs batted in over four games last week. He led all Division I hitters with 30 total bases during this period. On March 20, Bakes achieved his second career three-home run game and drove in five runs as Illinois State defeated Belmont in their series opener.
As of March 24, Bakes leads the Missouri Valley Conference with a .417 batting average, ten home runs, and twenty-nine RBIs this season. His performance highlights his contribution to Illinois State Redbirds baseball.
Illinois State Redbirds is connected to Illinois State University and competes in NCAA Division I events across various regions according to the official website. The athletics program utilizes resources such as the OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center for student-athlete preparation and benefits from initiatives like the Redbird Athletics Excellence Fund to support competitiveness and recruitment according to the official website.
The university offers news updates, schedules, rosters, and fan resources through its online platforms according to the official website. The men’s basketball team recently posted an eight-win start among its best records according to the official website.
Fans can follow Illinois State Baseball for further updates on social media or visit GoRedbirds.com for more information.
