WEEK 1 STATS: .454 BA (5-for-11), HR, 5 RBI, 4 runs, SB, .538 OBP
Gustin kicked off his collegiate career by making three consecutive starts at second base during Bryant’s three-game set at Abilene Christian. Accounting for a .538 on-base percentage, the rookie infielder recorded at least one hit, one run and one RBI in each game of the series. Gustin batted .455 (5-for-11) with one homer, five RBI and four runs scored. Making his first collegiate appearance in the 8-7 series-opening victory, the left-handed hitter droves in two runs. He connected on a third-inning RBI groundout that bumped the Bulldogs’ lead to 3-0 and later ripped a run-scoring single in the sixth frame. Gustin also put his defensive prowess on display, making a diving grab to start an inning-ending double play with Bryant clinging to a one-run lead in the eighth. Gustin launched his first collegiate homer in Game 2, breaking a 2-2 tie by leading off the third inning with a solo blast. He reached base safely four times during the rubber match, including a two-run single that gave Bryant a 5-0 advantage in the fourth frame.