Pankake Named to SEC All Freshman Team

Seven members of the University of South Carolina baseball team took Southeastern Conference honors on Tuesday.

Easley's Joey Pankake, freshman shortstop for the Gamecocks, was named to the All-Freshman Team.

Pankake, a graduate of , is ranked third on the team with a .284 batting average and 24 RBIs. He leads the team in doubles with 14.

Pankake is the son of Joe and Jan Pankake of Easley.

Other Gamecocks taking honors include:

Michael Roth of Greer (Riverside High), senior pitcher, was named SEC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and junior first baseman Christian Walker earned first-team All-SEC honors.

Junior relief pitcher Matt Price was a second-team All-SEC selection, while outfielder Tanner English and catcher Grayson Greiner made the All-Freshman Team, in addition to Pankake.

Roth and junior outfielder Evan Marzilli also garnered All-Defensive Team accolades.

To view a complete list of players honored by the SEC.