Raph Rhymes

Raph Rhymes is the nation's leading hitter with a .476 batting average. He finished the regular season ranked first in the SEC in batting average, hits (88) and on-base percentage (.522) and third in the league with 48 RBIs. In the Tigers' series at No. 2 Kentucky, he hit .667 (8-for-12) with two doubles, one homer, four RBIs and three runs. Rhymes was named SEC Player of the Week on April 2 after enjoying a phenomenal week at the plate, batting .588 (10-for-17) with one homer, six RBIs and three runs scored.