As the Iowa baseball team makes a run at an NCAA Regional the hitting of outfielder Keaton Anthony will be a key factor. The redshirt sophomore from Georgia leads the Big Ten with a .466 average. He also has 19 RBI, has walked or been hit 15 times while only recording four strikeouts.

That’s Iowa coach Rick Heller who says Anthony hits with power without striking out very often.

Heller says Anthony rarity who can handle fastballs as well as off speed.

The Hawkeyes are 31-11 and return to action Tuesday night at home against Illinois State.