LLE Names Bulldogs Burchard Winner
18-year-old <David Burchard:player#12030> made a few <Punta Gorda:team#70> headlines during this past week as the rookie center fielder proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and East officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort.

He cracked 11 hits in 24 at-bats to put up a .458 average. Burchard collected 6 home runs, 12 RBIs and scored 9 runs.

Thus far this season Burchard is hitting .263 with 21 home runs, 82 RBIs and 94 runs scored. He has 97 hits in 369 at-bats and has played in 101 games.