ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Westminster Rookie of the Week

Pitcher Notches First Win, Serves as Number V

Athletics.

Freshman Derek S. Archer (Alpha Eta–Westminster ’22) was recently given an honorable mention for “Pitcher of the Week” for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and was named the “Rookie of the Week” by the NCBWA. Derek notched his first collegiate win with a one-hit, nine-inning shutout in Sunday’s 1–0 victory over Grinnell College (Iowa). The right-hander, who carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning, was named to D3baseball.com’s Team of the Week and was the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after striking out nine and not allowing a walk.

In addition to pitching for the Westminster Blue Jays, Derek is serving his chapter as Number V (Historian). He attended Francis Howell North High School in St. Charles, Missouri.

Founded in 1962, the NCBWA is dedicated to the advancement of college baseball. Membership is open to writers, broadcasters, and publicists of the sport. Members receive a membership card, directory, newsletter updates, and official votes in the Dick Howser Player of the Year Award, Regional Player of the Year, and NCBWA AllAmerica voting. The NCBWA also sponsors preseason All-America awards, publication contests, and writing contests.