June 27, 2006                    

Hafner putting together stellar season with the Indians

Former Cowley College All-American Travis Hafner is putting up an MVP type season with the Cleveland Indians as he ranks in the top-five of seven different offensive categories.

Hafner, who is in his  fifth major league season, leads the American League in walks (63) , on base percentage (.450), and slugging percentage (.625). He also ranks second in runs scored (60) and RBI’s (62), while ranking third in total bases (160).

Hafner belted two homeruns in a 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday Night and is now tied for fourth in home runs with 21. He’s in the top-20 in batting average (.313), and is in the top-30 in hits (80), and doubles (15).  

He is just three home runs shy from 100 career home runs. Currently, Hafner is fourth in All-Star voting among American League first baseman.

Hafner played at Cowley during the 1996 and 1997 seasons and led the tigers to the 1997 NJCAA Word Series title.