Flynn named Coca-Cola player of the week

Aug 2, 2010

A week after being featured as the Gatemen player of the week in our pages, right-handed pitcher Joseph Flynn has garnered another (albeit slightly less prestigious) Player-of-the-Week honor:  the Coca Cola Pitcher of the Week.

Before the beginning of this week, Flynn had been a reliable middle reliever for the Gatemen, allowing five earned runs in 12.1 innings over nine appearances. But as the departure of Jeb Bradley opened up a spot in the starting rotation, Flynn filled in and has quickly proved his mettle.

On July 25, he received a no-decision for six strong innings, allowing only one earned run. Five days later, he earned a win with seven shutout innings of three-hit ball. His efforts lowered his ERA to 2.13, good for third on the Gatemen staff.

The Plymouth native was a two-time Boston Globe Player of the Year. He went 5-2 in 12 starts as a freshman this year Franklin Pierce University.